Vulnerability Description
lib/handle.c in Hivex before 1.3.11 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a small hive files, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Hivex | <= 1.3.10-2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0301.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1378.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62792
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/25/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71279
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1167756Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libguestfs/hivex/commit/357f26fa64fd1d9ccac2331fe174a8ee9c607ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/libguestfs/hivex/commit/4bbdf555f88baeae0fa804a369a81a83908bdExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-07
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2014-October/msg00235.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0301.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1378.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9273?
CVE-2014-9273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). lib/handle.c in Hivex before 1.3.11 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a small hive files, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
How severe is CVE-2014-9273?
CVE-2014-9273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.