CVE-2014-8156: The D-Bus security policy files in /etc/dbus-1/system.d/*.conf in fso-gsmd 0.12.0-3, fso-frameworkd 0.9.5.9+gi

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-8156 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting fso-frameworkd, fso-gsmd, fso-usaged. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The D-Bus security policy files in /etc/dbus-1/system.d/*.conf in fso-gsmd 0.12.0-3, fso-frameworkd 0.9.5.9+git20110512-4, and fso-usaged 0.12.0-2 as packaged in Debian, the upstream cornucopia.git (fsoaudiod, fsodatad, fsodeviced, fsogsmd, fsonetworkd, fsotdld, fsousaged) git master on 2015-01-19, the upstream framework.git 0.10.1 and git master on 2015-01-19, phonefsod 0.1+git20121018-1 as packaged in Debian, Ubuntu and potentially other packag

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2017-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: fso-frameworkd project · fso-gsmd project · fso-usaged project · phonefsod project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-26 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fso-frameworkd project fso-frameworkd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.5.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.5.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fso-frameworkd || rpm -q fso-frameworkd || fso-frameworkd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.5.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fso-frameworkd sudo apt install fso-frameworkd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.5.9> sudo apt-mark hold fso-frameworkd

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

dnf --showduplicates list fso-frameworkd sudo dnf downgrade fso-frameworkd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.5.9> sudo dnf versionlock add fso-frameworkd

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.

fso-gsmd project fso-gsmd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.12.0-3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.12.0-3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fso-gsmd || rpm -q fso-gsmd || fso-gsmd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.12.0-3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fso-gsmd sudo apt install fso-gsmd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.12.0-3> sudo apt-mark hold fso-gsmd

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

dnf --showduplicates list fso-gsmd sudo dnf downgrade fso-gsmd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.12.0-3> sudo dnf versionlock add fso-gsmd

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.

fso-usaged project fso-usaged DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.12.0-2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.12.0-2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fso-usaged || rpm -q fso-usaged || fso-usaged --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.12.0-2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fso-usaged sudo apt install fso-usaged=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.12.0-2> sudo apt-mark hold fso-usaged

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

dnf --showduplicates list fso-usaged sudo dnf downgrade fso-usaged-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.12.0-2> sudo dnf versionlock add fso-usaged

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.

phonefsod project phonefsod DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phonefsod sudo apt install phonefsod=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold phonefsod

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

dnf --showduplicates list phonefsod sudo dnf downgrade phonefsod-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add phonefsod

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-8156?

fso-frameworkd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fso-gsmd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fso-usaged: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8156 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8156 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-2014-8156 affect?

CVE-2014-8156 affects fso-frameworkd, fso-gsmd, fso-usaged. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The D-Bus security policy files in /etc/dbus-1/system.d/*.conf in fso-gsmd 0.12.0-3, fso-frameworkd 0.9.5.9+git20110512-4, and fso-usaged 0.12.0-2 as packaged in Debian, the upstream cornucopia.git (fsoaudiod, fsodatad, fsodeviced, fsogsmd,

How urgent is CVE-2014-8156?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

Ubuntu vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities · Git vulnerabilities

References

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