CVE-2014-5505 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 4 Sep 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RPT file in SAP Crystal Reports.

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-2014-5505?

CVE-2014-5505 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an RPT file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Crystal Reports.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5505 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-2014-5505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wfh-984v-xf5v.