CVE-2014-4947 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Citrix XenServer's HVM graphics console allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4947?
CVE-2014-4947 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Citrix Xenserver, published on 22 Jul 2014.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the HVM graphics console support in Citrix XenServer 6.2 Service Pack 1 and earlier has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Citrix Xenserver.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4947 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-2014-4947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Citrix Xenserver
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wc9-6hm3-wjmr.