Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the RiffVideo::infoTagsHandler function in riffvideo.cpp in Exiv2 0.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long IKEY INFO tag value in an AVI file.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev.exiv2.org/issues/960Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://dev.exiv2.org/projects/exiv2/repository/diff?rev=3264&rev_to=3263Issue Tracking
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148382.htThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61801Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71912
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2454-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-03
- http://dev.exiv2.org/issues/960Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://dev.exiv2.org/projects/exiv2/repository/diff?rev=3264&rev_to=3263Issue Tracking
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148382.htThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61801Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71912
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2454-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9449?
CVE-2014-9449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the RiffVideo::infoTagsHandler function in riffvideo.cpp in Exiv2 0.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long IKEY INFO tag value in an AVI file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9449?
CVE-2014-9449 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-2014-9449?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2, Fedoraproject Fedora.