CVE-2014-3587: Integer overflow in the cdf_read_property_info function in cdf.c in file through 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-3587?

file: upgrade to newer than 5.19; php: upgrade to newer than 5.4.31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-3587 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3587 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-2014-3587 affect?

CVE-2014-3587 affects file, php. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Integer overflow in the cdf_read_property_info function in cdf.c in file through 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.32 and 5.5.x before 5.5.16, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash)

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-3587?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2014-3587 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting file, php. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the cdf_read_property_info function in cdf.c in file through 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.32 and 5.5.x before 5.5.16, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CDF file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-1571.

Why this priority

EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	20.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2014-08-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: christos zoulas · php

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-23 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

christos zoulas file UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.19 · 5.00 · 5.01 · 5.02 · 5.03 · 5.04 · 5.05 · 5.06

Fixed in: newer than 5.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file

Note

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

php php UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.4.31 · 5.4.0 · 5.4.0 beta2 · 5.4.0 rc2 · 5.4.1 · 5.4.2 · 5.4.3 · 5.4.4

Fixed in: newer than 5.4.31

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.4.31 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php

Note

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

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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-2014-3587?

file: upgrade to newer than 5.19; php: upgrade to newer than 5.4.31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3587 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3587 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-2014-3587 affect?

CVE-2014-3587 affects file, php. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Integer overflow in the cdf_read_property_info function in cdf.c in file through 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.32 and 5.5.x before 5.5.16, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash)

How urgent is CVE-2014-3587?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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