CVE-2014-0470: super.c in Super 3.30.0 does not check the return value of the setuid function when the -F flag is set, which

Routine

HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-0470 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting super. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

super.c in Super 3.30.0 does not check the return value of the setuid function when the -F flag is set, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka an RLIMIT_NPROC attack.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: super project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-30 14:22 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

super project super DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.30.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.30.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy super || rpm -q super || super --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.30.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison super sudo apt install super=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.30.0> sudo apt-mark hold super

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list super sudo dnf downgrade super-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.30.0> sudo dnf versionlock add super

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0470?

super: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0470 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0470 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0470 affect?

CVE-2014-0470 affects super. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). super.c in Super 3.30.0 does not check the return value of the setuid function when the -F flag is set, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka an RLIMIT_NPROC attack.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0470?

Priority 38/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

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