CVE-2014-9449: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 02 2015(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the RiffVideo::infoTagsHandler function in riffvideo.cpp in Exiv2 0.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long IKEY INFO tag value in an AVI file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Dos2unix | =0.24 | |
| Fedora | =21 |
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Reference Links
- http://dev.exiv2.org/issues/960
- http://dev.exiv2.org/projects/exiv2/repository/diff?rev=3264&rev_to=3263
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148382.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61801
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71912
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2454-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9449?
CVE-2014-9449 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9449?
To fix CVE-2014-9449, you should upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.25 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks does CVE-2014-9449 enable?
CVE-2014-9449 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a buffer overflow.
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2014-9449?
Exiv2 version 0.24 is specifically affected by CVE-2014-9449.
Is Fedora 21 vulnerable to CVE-2014-9449?
Yes, Fedora 21 is vulnerable to CVE-2014-9449 when using Exiv2 version 0.24.
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