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CVE-2014-0994

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ReadDIB function in the Vcl.Graphics.TPicture.Bitmap implementation in the Visual Component Library (VCL) in Embarcadero Delphi XE6 20.0.15596.9843 and C++ Builder…

Published Oct 6, 2014embarcaderoCWE-119EPSS 2.76%

Overview

CVE-2014-0994 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting embarcadero embarcadero_c\+\+builder_xe6. It was published on October 6, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ReadDIB function in the Vcl.Graphics.TPicture.Bitmap implementation in the Visual Component Library (VCL) in Embarcadero Delphi XE6 20.0.15596.9843 and C++ Builder XE6 20.0.15596.9843 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the BITMAPINFOHEADER.biClrUsed field in a BMP file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0993.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from embarcadero. Update embarcadero_c\+\+builder_xe6 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Sep/57Refsupport.embarcadero.com/article/44015Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/delphi-and-c-builder-vcl-library-heap-buffer-overflowRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Sep/57Refsupport.embarcadero.com/article/44015Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/delphi-and-c-builder-vcl-library-heap-buffer-overflow

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0994?

CVE-2014-0994 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting embarcadero embarcadero_c\+\+builder_xe6. It was published on October 6, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-0994?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0994?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from embarcadero. Update embarcadero_c\+\+builder_xe6 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-0994?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-0994 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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