Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long line in a dot file.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Graphviz | Graphviz | 2.34.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/28
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/38
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55666Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56244
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2843
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:024
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64674
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=497274
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1049165
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90085
- https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/7aaddf52cd98589fb0c3ab72a393f841183843ExploitPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-06
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/28
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/38
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55666Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0978?
CVE-2014-0978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long line in a dot file.
How severe is CVE-2014-0978?
CVE-2014-0978 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Graphviz Graphviz.