CVE-2014-0879 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Taskmaster Capture ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-0879?
CVE-2014-0879 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Taskmaster Capture ActiveX control in IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture 8.0.1, and 8.1 before FP2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Datacap Taskmaster Capture.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0879 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-0879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2v5j-8h65-w734.