Vulnerability Description
The cdf_check_stream_offset function in cdf.c in file before 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.30 and 5.5.x before 5.5.14, relies on incorrect sector-size data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted stream offset in a CDF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File Project | File | < 5.19 |
| Php | Php | < 5.3.29 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlBroken LinkMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00046.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2014/001553.htmlBroken Link
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59794Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59831Not Applicable
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2974Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68241Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3479?
CVE-2014-3479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The cdf_check_stream_offset function in cdf.c in file before 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.30 and 5.5.x before 5.5.14, relies on incorrect sector-size data, which allows re...
How severe is CVE-2014-3479?
CVE-2014-3479 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: File Project File, Php Php, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Oracle Linux.