CVE-2014-8119: The find_ifcfg_path function in netcf before 0.2.7 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (applica

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8119?

fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; netcf: upgrade to newer than 0.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8119 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8119 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-2014-8119 affect?

CVE-2014-8119 affects fedora, enterprise linux, netcf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The find_ifcfg_path function in netcf before 0.2.7 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving augeas path expressions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8119?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-8119 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fedora, enterprise linux, netcf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The find_ifcfg_path function in netcf before 0.2.7 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving augeas path expressions.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-12-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: fedoraproject · netcf project · redhat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-29 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 20 · 21 · 22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

netcf project netcf UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netcf

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-2014-8119?

fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; netcf: upgrade to newer than 0.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8119 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8119 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-2014-8119 affect?

CVE-2014-8119 affects fedora, enterprise linux, netcf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The find_ifcfg_path function in netcf before 0.2.7 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving augeas path expressions.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8119?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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