CVE-2014-0993 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted BMP file processed by the Delphi VCL library.
- 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-2014-0993?
CVE-2014-0993 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 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 the Vcl.Graphics.TPicture.Bitmap implementation in the Visual Component Library (VCL) in Embarcadero Delphi XE6 20.0.15596.9843 and C++ Builder XE6 20.0.15596.9843 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0993?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Embarcadero Embarcadero C\+\+builder Xe6, Embarcadero Embarcadero Delphi Xe6.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0993 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-2014-0993 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0993 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qcm-mjc2-vxjr.