CVE-2014-7185 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in Python's buffer function allows attackers to read sensitive information from process memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-7185?
CVE-2014-7185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 8 Oct 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7185?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Python Python.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7185?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-7185 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7185 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as AZL-109602, DEBIAN-CVE-2014-7185, GHSA-4p82-prjq-g7wr, MGASA-2014-0399, PSF-2014-6, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-7185.