The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code (CVE-2014-9471)

Brocade Fabric OS

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22720

07 November 2023

07 November 2023

CLOSED

LOW

N/A

CVE-2014-9471

Brocade Security Advisory ID

BSA-2023-1399

Component

GNU coreutils

 

 

Summary

The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, as demonstrated by the "--date=TZ="123"345" @1" string to the touch or date command.

Products Affected

  • The vulnerability affects the underlying OS of Brocade ASCG OVA before v3.0

Products Confirmed Not Affected

  • Brocade Fabric OS
  • Brocade SANnav

Solution

Brocade has released security updates that address the vulnerabilities described in this advisory. Brocade Customers should obtain the security updates through their usual update channels.

Credit

The issue was found during security testing.

Revision History

Version

Change

Date

1.0

Initial Publication

November 7, 2023

 

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