CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0159: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the GetStatistics64 remote procedure call (RPC) in OpenAFS 1.4.8 before 1.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted statsVersion argument.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm=1.4.8
npm=1.4.9
npm=1.4.10
npm=1.4.11
npm=1.4.12
npm=1.4.14
npm=1.4.14.1
npm=1.4.15
npm=1.6.0
npm=1.6.1
npm=1.6.2
npm=1.6.2.1
npm=1.6.3
npm=1.6.4
npm=1.6.5
npm=1.6.5.1
npm=1.6.5.2
npm=1.6.6
Debian Linux=7.0
=1.4.8
=1.4.9
=1.4.10
=1.4.11
=1.4.12
=1.4.14
=1.4.14.1
=1.4.15
=1.6.0
=1.6.1
=1.6.2
=1.6.2.1
=1.6.3
=1.6.4
=1.6.5
=1.6.5.1
=1.6.5.2
=1.6.6
=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0159?

    CVE-2014-0159 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can result in denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0159?

    To fix CVE-2014-0159, you should upgrade OpenAFS to version 1.6.7 or later.

  • What versions of OpenAFS are affected by CVE-2014-0159?

    CVE-2014-0159 affects OpenAFS versions 1.4.8 through 1.6.6.

  • Can CVE-2014-0159 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0159 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted statsVersion argument.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-0159 facilitate?

    CVE-2014-0159 facilitates a denial of service attack, leading to potential crashes in the affected software.

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