CVE-2014-8920 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 28 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IBM i Access to gain elevated privileges on Windows systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-8920?

CVE-2014-8920 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the Data Transfer Program in IBM i Access 5770-XE1 5R4, 6.1, and 7.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8920?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I Access.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8920?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8920 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-2014-8920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-294q-4ffj-cf8j.