CVE-2014-2892 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the libmms library when processing malicious MMS server responses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-2892?
CVE-2014-2892 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the get_answer function in mmsh.c in libmms before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in an MMS over HTTP (MMSH) server response.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2892?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
libmss openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.6.4-4.5 |
Products include Libmms Project Libmms.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2892?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-2892 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2892 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-2892, DSA-2916-1, GHSA-3rq2-3cgx-j4rh, MGASA-2014-0190, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-2892, openSUSE-SU-2024:10109-1.