CVE-2014-7943: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 22, 2015
·Updated
Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus=6.6.z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
Chromium Chromium=40.0.2214.110
Google Chrome<=40.0.2214.85
Event History
Jan 22, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7943?
CVE-2014-7943 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-7943?
To fix CVE-2014-7943, update Google Chrome or Chromium to versions above 40.0.2214.91.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-7943?
CVE-2014-7943 affects multiple software versions including Google Chrome up to 40.0.2214.85, as well as specific versions of Ubuntu Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
4
Can CVE-2014-7943 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-7943 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute denial of service attacks.
5
What types of operating systems are impacted by CVE-2014-7943?
CVE-2014-7943 impacts various operating systems including Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.