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CVE-2014-9471

The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code

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Summary

The parse_datetime function in GNU coreutils allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, as demonstrated by the "--date=TZ="123"345" @1" string to the touch or date command.

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References 10

mandriva.com

advisories.mageia.org

openwall.com

debbugs.gnu.org

security.gentoo.org

bugs.debian.org

secunia.com

ubuntu.com