Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the getword function in options.c in pppd in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) before 2.4.7 allows attackers to "access privileged options" via a long word in an options file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow that "[corrupts] security-relevant variables."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Point-To-Point Protocol Project | Point-To-Point Protocol | <= 2.4.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0368.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136932.htm
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-ppp&m=140764978420764
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3079
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:135
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2429-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1128748
- https://github.com/paulusmack/ppp/commit/7658e8257183f062dc01f87969c140707c7e52c
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0368.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136932.htm
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-ppp&m=140764978420764
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3079
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:135
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3158?
CVE-2014-3158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the getword function in options.c in pppd in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) before 2.4.7 allows attackers to "access privileged options" via a long word in an options file, which trigger...
How severe is CVE-2014-3158?
CVE-2014-3158 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Point-To-Point Protocol Project Point-To-Point Protocol.