Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the create_bits function in pixman-bits-image.c in Pixman before 0.32.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via large height and stride values.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pixman | Pixman | <= 0.32.5 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3525
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/15
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2918-1
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=69014
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=972647
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/pixman/commit/?id=857e40f3d2bc2cfb714913e0cd7e6184c
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/pixman/2014-April/003244.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2014-July/002452.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3525
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/15
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2918-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9766?
CVE-2014-9766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Integer overflow in the create_bits function in pixman-bits-image.c in Pixman before 0.32.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9766?
CVE-2014-9766 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pixman Pixman, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.