CVE-2014-9705 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the PHP enchant extension when creating multiple dictionaries.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-9705?
CVE-2014-9705 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Php Php, published on 30 Mar 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 enchant_broker_request_dict function in ext/enchant/enchant.c in PHP before 5.4.38, 5.5.x before 5.5.22, and 5.6.x before 5.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger creation of multiple dictionaries.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9705?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9705?
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-2014-9705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9705 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6r4-r86g-67qg, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-9705.