CVE-2014-0980 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PUI file in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT.
- 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-2014-0980?
CVE-2014-0980 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Feb 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
Buffer overflow in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT 3.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PUI file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0980?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Poster Software Publish It.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0980?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0980 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-2014-0980 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-0980 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5h5-xj4x-2fm4.