CVE-2014-3532: dbus 1.3.0 before 1.6.22 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6, when running on Linux 2.6.37-rc4 or later, allows local us...

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CVE-2014-3532 is a local denial-of-service flaw in dbus-daemon. A local user could trigger system-bus disconnections for other services or applications. The sources identify fixed dbus versions, but do not show remote code execution, privilege escalation, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant on older Linux systems running affected dbus packages, especially shared or multi-user hosts where local users can run processes. Systems already updated through supported distribution security channels are likely not exposed. Treat this as operationally important for legacy Linux fleets, not as an internet-facing emergency. Patch affected systems during normal vulnerability remediation, with faster handling for shared infrastructure and critical service hosts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade dbus to vendor-fixed packages at or beyond 1.6.22 or 1.8.6.; Prioritize shared Linux hosts and systems allowing untrusted local process execution.; Check Debian, openSUSE, Mageia, Mandriva, and Oracle advisories for package-specific fixes..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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