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CVE-2014-3587

4.3 · MEDIUM

Integer overflow in the cdf_read_property_info function in cdf.c in file through 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.32 and 5.5.x before 5.5.16, allows remote attackers to cau…

Published Aug 23, 2014christos_zoulasCWE-189EPSS 20.24%

Overview

CVE-2014-3587 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting christos_zoulas file. It was published on August 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the cdf_read_property_info function in cdf.c in file through 5.19, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.32 and 5.5.x before 5.5.16, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CDF file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-1571.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from christos_zoulas. Update file 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
christos_zoulasfile0Affected
phpphp0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3587?

CVE-2014-3587 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting christos_zoulas file. It was published on August 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-3587?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2014-3587?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from christos_zoulas. Update file 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.

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