CVE-2014-5044: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 24 2014(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflow issues were found in libgfortran, the run-time support library for the Fortran compiler. These could possibly be used to crash a Fortran application or cause it to execute arbitrary code. Upstream fix: <a href="https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc?limit_changes=0&view=revision&revision=211721">https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc?limit_changes=0&view=revision&revision=211721</a> These will be included in a later release of GCC. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/230">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/230</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libgfortran | <4.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc?limit_changes=0&view=revision&revision=211721
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/230
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1122813
- https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-cvs/2014-07/msg01136.html
- https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-cvs/2014-07/msg01135.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1122812
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/24/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/31/6
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94849
- https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc/trunk/libgfortran/ChangeLog?limit_changes=0&view=markup&pathrev=211721
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5044?
CVE-2014-5044 has a medium severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5044?
To fix CVE-2014-5044, you should update to libgfortran version 4.8 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-5044?
The impacts of CVE-2014-5044 include crashing Fortran applications and executing arbitrary code.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-5044?
CVE-2014-5044 affects the GNU libgfortran library versions prior to 4.8.
Is CVE-2014-5044 still a risk for my systems?
If you are using an outdated version of libgfortran, CVE-2014-5044 remains a significant risk.
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