CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0994: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 06 2014(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ReadDIB function in the Vcl.Graphics.TPicture.Bitmap implementation in the Visual Component Library (VCL) in Embarcadero Delphi XE6 20.0.15596.9843 and C++ Builder XE6 20.0.15596.9843 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the BITMAPINFOHEADER.biClrUsed field in a BMP file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0993.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Embarcadero C++Builder XE6=20.0.15596.9843
Embarcadero Delphi XE6=20.0.15596.9843

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0994?

    CVE-2014-0994 has a critical severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0994?

    To fix CVE-2014-0994, update to the latest patch provided by Embarcadero for Delphi XE6 and C++ Builder XE6.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-0994?

    CVE-2014-0994 affects users of Embarcadero Delphi XE6 and C++ Builder XE6 with the specific version 20.0.15596.9843.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-0994 enable?

    CVE-2014-0994 enables context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

  • When was CVE-2014-0994 disclosed?

    CVE-2014-0994 was disclosed in September 2014.

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