Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Dpkg | <= 1.17.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157387.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/539Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/551
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/622
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=768485Exploit
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/dpkg/+bug/1389135Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98551
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157387.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/539Exploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/551
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/622
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=768485Exploit
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/dpkg/+bug/1389135Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98551
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8625?
CVE-2014-8625 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2014-8625?
CVE-2014-8625 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8625?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Dpkg.