CVE-2014-8184: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Liblouis Liblouis>=2.5.0<2.5.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 18, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-8184?
To fix CVE-2014-8184, users should upgrade to liblouis version 2.5.4 or later.
3
Which versions of liblouis are affected by CVE-2014-8184?
CVE-2014-8184 affects liblouis versions from 2.5.0 to 2.5.4.
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.
5
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.