CVE-2014-4609 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Literal Run due to an integer overflow in the Libav 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
- Available
What is CVE-2014-4609?
CVE-2014-4609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 14 Jan 2020. 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
Integer overflow in the get_len function in libavutil/lzo.c in Libav before 0.8.13, 9.x before 9.14, and 10.x before 10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Literal Run.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4609?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4609?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-4609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as DSA-2977-1, GHSA-8jw6-rj35-wwp3, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-4609.