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CVE-2014-0211

UnknownEPSS 4.36%

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CVE-2014-0211 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in the (1) fs_get_reply, (2) fs_alloc_glyphs, and (3) fs_read_extent_info functions in X.Org libXfont before 1.4.8 and 1.4.9x before 1.4.99.901 allow remote font servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted xfs reply, which triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) fs_get_reply, (2) fs_alloc_glyphs, and (3) fs_read_extent_info functions in X.Org libXfont before 1.4.8 and 1.4.9x before 1.4.99.901 allow remote font servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted xfs reply, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux13.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
XLibxfont<= 1.4.7
XLibxfont1.2.3
XLibxfont1.2.4
XLibxfont1.2.5
XLibxfont1.2.6
XLibxfont1.2.7
XLibxfont1.2.8
XLibxfont1.2.9
XLibxfont1.3.0
XLibxfont1.3.1
XLibxfont1.3.2
XLibxfont1.3.3
XLibxfont1.3.4
XLibxfont1.4.0
XLibxfont1.4.1
XLibxfont1.4.2
XLibxfont1.4.3
XLibxfont1.4.4
XLibxfont1.4.5
XLibxfont1.4.6
XLibxfont1.4.99

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0211?
Multiple integer overflows in the (1) fs_get_reply, (2) fs_alloc_glyphs, and (3) fs_read_extent_info functions in X.Org libXfont before 1.4.8 and 1.4.9x before 1.4.99.901 allow remote font servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted xfs reply, which triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2014-0211?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0211 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0211?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST