high
7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-9764: Input Validation

First published: Fri May 13 2016(Updated: )

imlib2 before 1.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted GIF file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
Enlightenment Imlib2<=1.4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-9764?

    CVE-2014-9764 has a severity level classified as moderate due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-9764?

    To fix CVE-2014-9764, update imlib2 to version 1.4.7 or later.

  • Which versions of imlib2 are affected by CVE-2014-9764?

    CVE-2014-9764 affects all versions of imlib2 before 1.4.7.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-9764 allow?

    CVE-2014-9764 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a crafted GIF file.

  • Is CVE-2014-9764 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2014-9764 is found in Debian Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0, as well as imlib2 versions up to 1.4.6.

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