7.5
CWE
134
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-9157

First published: Wed Dec 03 2014(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via format string specifiers in unknown vectors, which are not properly handled in an error string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0
Graphviz<2.42.4
Graphviz

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-9157?

    CVE-2014-9157 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-9157?

    To fix CVE-2014-9157, upgrade to a patched version of Graphviz that addresses the format string vulnerability.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2014-9157?

    CVE-2014-9157 affects Graphviz versions up to but not including 2.42.4, as well as specific Debian Linux releases 7.0 and 8.0.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2014-9157?

    Exploiting CVE-2014-9157 may allow remote attackers to cause unspecified effects through unhandled format string specifiers.

  • Is CVE-2014-9157 still a concern today?

    CVE-2014-9157 may still be a concern for systems running affected versions of Graphviz or the specified Debian releases that have not been updated.

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