CVE-2014-1235 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 7 Aug 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted file due to a stack-based buffer overflow in Graphviz.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2014-1235?

CVE-2014-1235 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the "yyerror" function in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0978.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Graphviz Graphviz.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1235?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-1235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-1235, GHSA-w89c-3qr4-xm84.