CVE-2014-2980: Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base 1.24.6 and earlier, when run in daemon mode, does not properly handle

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2980?

base: upgrade to newer than 1.24.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2980 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2980 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-2980 affect?

CVE-2014-2980 affects base. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base 1.24.6 and earlier, when run in daemon mode, does not properly handle the file descriptor for the logger, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort) via an invalid request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2980?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2980 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting base. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base 1.24.6 and earlier, when run in daemon mode, does not properly handle the file descriptor for the logger, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort) via an invalid request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2014-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnustep

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-28 14:09 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnustep base UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.24.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.24.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.24.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade base

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade base

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2980?

base: upgrade to newer than 1.24.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2980 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2980 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-2014-2980 affect?

CVE-2014-2980 affects base. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base 1.24.6 and earlier, when run in daemon mode, does not properly handle the file descriptor for the logger, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort) via an invalid request.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2980?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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