Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-9761 is an old GNU C Library issue fixed before glibc 2.23. Programs that pass unusually long, attacker-controlled text into nan, nanf, or nanl could crash, and the CVE notes possible arbitrary code execution. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Linux systems or embedded products still run vulnerable libc packages. Most exposure is legacy Linux, appliances, containers, or embedded firmware carrying glibc older than 2.23 or distribution packages lacking the vendor fix. Applications must expose a path where untrusted input reaches these conversion functions for direct application impact. Treat as a legacy-platform remediation item, not an emergency absent local exposure evidence. Prioritize it when vulnerable glibc appears in internet-facing services, embedded products, or unsupported systems where patching cannot be verified. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and images using glibc or libc6 versions older than 2.23.; Apply the relevant Linux distribution glibc security update where available.; For unsupported systems, consult vendor guidance or plan OS replacement..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2017:1916CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201702-11CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- [libc-alpha] 20160219 The GNU C Library version 2.23 is now availableCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=16962CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 20190613 SEC Consult SA-20190612-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in WAGO 852 Industrial Managed Switch SeriesCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 20190904 SEC Consult SA-20190904-0 :: Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco router series RV34X, RV26X and RV16XCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
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