CVE-2014-9458 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in IDA Pro's GDB module allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via malicious GDB server responses.

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-2014-9458?

CVE-2014-9458 is a critical 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the GDB debugger module in Hex-Rays IDA Pro before 6.6 cumulative fix 2014-12-24 allows remote GDB servers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9458?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hex-Rays Ida.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9458?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9458 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-2014-9458 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9458 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92gw-vch3-hwf4.