Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cpio | 2.11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/74ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60167Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62145
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3111Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/23/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/20ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71248Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2456-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98918
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?43709ExploitIssue Tracking
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/74ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60167Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62145
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9112?
CVE-2014-9112 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-9112?
CVE-2014-9112 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9112?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Cpio, Debian Debian Linux.