CVE-2014-0207: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 28 2014(Updated: )
Invalid pointer dereference flaws were found in the way file, utility for determining of file types processed header section for certain Composite Document Format (CDF) files. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted CDF file, which once inspected by the file utility of the victim would lead to file executable crash.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Christos Zoulas File 1 | <5.19 | |
| PHP | <5.3.29 | |
| PHP | >=5.4.0<5.4.30 | |
| PHP | >=5.5.0<5.5.14 | |
| Oracle Linux | =7 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00046.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2014/001553.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59831
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2974
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68243
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67326
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1091842
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/6d209c1c489457397a5763bca4b28e43aac90391
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/6d209c1c489457397a5763bca4b28e43aac90391#diff-0
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-1571
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=805197
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0207
- https://bugs.php.net/67326
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1114441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1114440
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1013.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2155.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0207?
CVE-2014-0207 has been classified with a moderate severity rating due to the potential for exploitation via specially-crafted CDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0207?
To fix CVE-2014-0207, update the 'file' utility to the latest version beyond 5.19 or ensure PHP is upgraded to versions above 5.3.29.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2014-0207?
CVE-2014-0207 affects several systems including older versions of the 'file' utility and PHP on distributions like Debian GNU/Linux, Oracle Linux, and openSUSE.
Can CVE-2014-0207 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-0207 can be exploited remotely if a user inspects a maliciously crafted CDF file using the vulnerable utility.
What types of attacks could CVE-2014-0207 facilitate?
CVE-2014-0207 could facilitate denial-of-service attacks or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
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