Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the test_compr_eb function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unzip Project | Unzip | <= 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031433Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0700Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1174851Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031433Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0700Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1174851Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8140?
CVE-2014-8140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the test_compr_eb function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the un...
How severe is CVE-2014-8140?
CVE-2014-8140 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unzip Project Unzip, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus.