What is the severity of CVE-2014-9527?

CVE-2014-9527 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to system resource exhaustion.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9527?

To fix CVE-2014-9527, upgrade Apache POI to version 3.11 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2014-9527?

CVE-2014-9527 affects Apache POI versions prior to 3.11, as well as specific installations on Fedora 20.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-9527 enable?

CVE-2014-9527 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack via crafted PPT files.

Can CVE-2014-9527 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2014-9527 primarily causes a denial of service, it does not directly lead to data loss but may disrupt service availability.

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CVE-2014-9527

medium

CWE

399

6/1/2015

11/2/2017

CVE-2014-9527

First published: Tue Jan 06 2015(Updated: )

HSLFSlideShow in Apache POI before 3.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and deadlock) via a crafted PPT file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
redhat/Apache POI	<3.11	3.11
Fedora	=20
Apache POI	<=3.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9527?
CVE-2014-9527 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to system resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9527?
To fix CVE-2014-9527, upgrade Apache POI to version 3.11 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9527?
CVE-2014-9527 affects Apache POI versions prior to 3.11, as well as specific installations on Fedora 20.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-9527 enable?
CVE-2014-9527 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack via crafted PPT files.
Can CVE-2014-9527 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2014-9527 primarily causes a denial of service, it does not directly lead to data loss but may disrupt service availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9527?
CVE-2014-9527 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to system resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9527?
To fix CVE-2014-9527, upgrade Apache POI to version 3.11 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9527?
CVE-2014-9527 affects Apache POI versions prior to 3.11, as well as specific installations on Fedora 20.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-9527 enable?
CVE-2014-9527 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack via crafted PPT files.
Can CVE-2014-9527 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2014-9527 primarily causes a denial of service, it does not directly lead to data loss but may disrupt service availability.