CVE-2014-9451 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the DIVA web service API authentication parameters.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-9451?

CVE-2014-9451 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the DIVA web service API (/webservice) in VDG Security SENSE (formerly DIVA) 2.3.13 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) user or (2) password parameter in an AuthenticateUser request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vdgsecurity Vdg Sense.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9451 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-2014-9451 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9451 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r882-xhvf-jwc9.

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