CVE-2014-9766: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the create_bits function in pixman-bits-image.c in Pixman before 0.32.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via large height and stride values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Libpixman-1-0 | <=0.32.5 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3525
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/15
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2918-1
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=69014
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=972647
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/pixman/commit/?id=857e40f3d2bc2cfb714913e0cd7e6184cf69aca3
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/pixman/2014-April/003244.html
- https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2014-July/002452.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9766?
CVE-2014-9766 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9766?
To fix CVE-2014-9766, upgrade Pixman to version 0.32.6 or later.
Which versions of Pixman are affected by CVE-2014-9766?
CVE-2014-9766 affects all versions of Pixman prior to 0.32.6.
What specific software releases are known to be impacted by CVE-2014-9766?
CVE-2014-9766 impacts Pixman, as well as Ubuntu Linux versions 12.04 and 14.04.
Can CVE-2014-9766 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9766 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted input to trigger the vulnerability.
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