Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the main_get_appheader function in xdelta3-main.h in xdelta3 before 3.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted input file.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Xdelta | Xdelta3 | <= 3.0.8 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00125.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00131.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3484
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/08/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/08/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83109
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2901-1
- https://github.com/jmacd/xdelta-devel/commit/ef93ff74203e030073b898c05e8b4860b5d
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-40
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00125.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00131.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3484
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/08/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/08/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83109
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9765?
CVE-2014-9765 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the main_get_appheader function in xdelta3-main.h in xdelta3 before 3.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted input file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9765?
CVE-2014-9765 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9765?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Xdelta Xdelta3, Opensuse Opensuse.