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CVE-2014-9687
UNKNOWN
CVE-2014-9687
Published Mar 16, 2015 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · 5.0
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood2.18%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
eCryptfs 104 and earlier uses a default salt to encrypt the mount passphrase, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
eCryptfs 104 and earlier uses a default salt to encrypt the mount passphrase, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDEPSS
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0291 ↗
- [oss-security] 20150227 Re: eCryptfs key wrapping help to crack user password ↗
- [oss-security] 20150217 CVE request: Linux kernel ecryptfs 1-byte overwrite ↗
- [oss-security] 20150210 Re: eCryptfs key wrapping help to crack user password ↗
- bugs.launchpad.net ↗
- USN-2524-1 ↗
Record history
Published Mar 16, 2015 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026