Vulnerability Description
HSLFSlideShow in Apache POI before 3.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and deadlock) via a crafted PPT file.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Apache | Poi | <= 3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-February/150228.h
- http://poi.apache.org/changes.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61953
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77726
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1135
- https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=57272
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-February/150228.h
- http://poi.apache.org/changes.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61953
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77726
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1135
- https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=57272
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9527?
CVE-2014-9527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). HSLFSlideShow in Apache POI before 3.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and deadlock) via a crafted PPT file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9527?
CVE-2014-9527 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-2014-9527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Apache Poi.