CVE-2014-8146: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon May 25 2015(Updated: )
The resolveImplicitLevels function in common/ubidi.c in the Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm implementation in ICU4C in International Components for Unicode (ICU) before 55.1 does not properly track directionally isolated pieces of text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted text.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <=12.1.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=8.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.4 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=1.0.1 | |
| ICU (International Components for Unicode) | <55.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.icu-project.org/trac/changeset/37162
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/05/6
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/14
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3323
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/602540
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74457
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/generic/i-c-u-fail.txt
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-04
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212
- https://support.apple.com/HT205213
- https://support.apple.com/HT205221
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8146?
CVE-2014-8146 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
What software applications are affected by CVE-2014-8146?
CVE-2014-8146 affects various versions of Apple iTunes, iPhone OS, Mac OS X, watchOS, and ICU before version 55.1.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8146?
To fix CVE-2014-8146, update affected software to versions that are equal to or greater than those that resolve the vulnerability.
Can CVE-2014-8146 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8146 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.
What does CVE-2014-8146 affect in the Unicode implementation?
CVE-2014-8146 affects the resolveImplicitLevels function in the Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm implementation, leading to improper tracking of directionally isolated text.
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