CVE-2014-9275 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file processed by 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-2014-9275?
CVE-2014-9275 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 (out-of-bounds memory access and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9275?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unrtf Project Unrtf.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9275?
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-2014-9275 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9275 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-9275, GHSA-745j-qpxw-g265.