CVE-2014-9274 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code by providing a malicious RTF file to applications using the UnRTF 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-2014-9274?
CVE-2014-9274 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 9 Dec 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
UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by a file containing the string "{\cb-999999999".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9274?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Mageia Project Mageia, Unrtf Project Unrtf.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9274?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-9274 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9274 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-9274, GHSA-4w3f-6fcm-c44h.