CVE-2014-8184: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 18 2017(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in findTable() in liblouis. An attacker could create a malicious file that would cause applications that use liblouis (such as Orca) to crash, or potentially execute arbitrary code when opened.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | >=2.5.0<2.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2014-8184
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/425
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701#c5
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/commit/dc97ef791a4fae9da11592c79f9f79e010596e0c#diff-7ade83431f79d2120c82012aee3b05c9L4524
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701#c7
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/commit/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1347137&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1347137&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701#c10
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15101
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1511023
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8184?
CVE-2014-8184 has been assigned a high severity level due to its potential to cause crashes or allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8184?
To fix CVE-2014-8184, users should upgrade to liblouis version 2.5.4 or later.
Which versions of liblouis are affected by CVE-2014-8184?
CVE-2014-8184 affects liblouis versions from 2.5.0 to 2.5.4.
What types of applications are vulnerable due to CVE-2014-8184?
Applications that use liblouis, such as Orca, are vulnerable due to CVE-2014-8184.
Can CVE-2014-8184 lead to arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2014-8184 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the buffer overflow.
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