CVE-2014-9652: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9652: The mconvert function in softmagic.c in file before 5.21, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5...

The mconvert function in softmagic.c in file before 5.21, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.37, 5.5.x before 5.5.21, and 5.6.x before 5.6.5, does not properly handle a certain string-length field during a copy of a truncated version of a Pascal string, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and application crash) via a crafted file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A crafted file can crash software that uses vulnerable file/libmagic handling through PHP Fileinfo. For organizations accepting uploads or inspecting untrusted files, the main business risk is service interruption, not confirmed data theft or code execution from the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where legacy PHP applications, file upload workflows, mail/media processors, or server-side type detection use vulnerable file/libmagic or PHP Fileinfo versions. The bundle does not identify currently supported products as newly affected. Prioritize remediation on internet-facing upload or file-processing services running legacy PHP or libmagic. Treat this as availability risk requiring normal patch urgency unless a critical business service depends on vulnerable file inspection. Mitigation focus: Upgrade file/libmagic to 5.21 or later where applicable.; Upgrade PHP beyond 5.4.37, 5.5.21, or 5.6.5 as applicable.; Apply relevant vendor packages from OS or platform advisories..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 30, 2015, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/file/file/commit/59e63838913eee47f5c120a6c53d4565af638158CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT205267CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.php.net/patch-display.php?bug=68735&patch=bug68735.patch&revision=1420309079CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-42CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=68735CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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