CVE-2014-3487: Input Validation
First published: Wed Jul 09 2014(Updated: )
The cdf_read_property_info function in file before 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.30 and 5.5.x before 5.5.14, does not properly validate a stream offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CDF file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| file project file | <5.19 | |
| PHP | <5.3.29 | |
| PHP | >=5.4.0<5.4.30 | |
| PHP | >=5.5.0<5.5.14 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| Oracle Linux | =7 |
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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/68120
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67413
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/93e063ee374b6a75729df9e7201fb511e47e259d
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3487?
CVE-2014-3487 has a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3487?
To fix CVE-2014-3487, you should upgrade to the latest version of PHP that is beyond the vulnerable versions, such as 5.4.30 or 5.5.14 and higher.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2014-3487?
CVE-2014-3487 affects PHP versions prior to 5.4.30 and the 5.5.x branch prior to 5.5.14.
Are there specific operating systems impacted by CVE-2014-3487?
Yes, Debian GNU/Linux 7.0, 8.0, openSUSE 11.4, and Oracle Linux 7 are among the affected operating systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3487?
CVE-2014-3487 is a vulnerability related to improper validation of stream offsets that can lead to application crashes.
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