CVE-2014-0237
UnknownEPSS 19.88%
Last modified
CVE-2014-0237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cdf_unpack_summary_info function in cdf.c in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.29 and 5.5.x before 5.5.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (performance degradation) by triggering many file_printf calls.. EPSS estimates a 19.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The cdf_unpack_summary_info function in cdf.c in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.29 and 5.5.x before 5.5.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (performance degradation) by triggering many file_printf calls.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | < 5.3.29 |
| Php | Php | >= 5.4.0, < 5.4.29 |
| Php | Php | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.13 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59061Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59329Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59418Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60998Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683486Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67759Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67328Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/b8acc83781d5a24cc5101e525d15efe0482c280dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59061Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59329Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59418Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60998Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683486Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67759Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67328Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/b8acc83781d5a24cc5101e525d15efe0482c280dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-0237?
The cdf_unpack_summary_info function in cdf.c in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.29 and 5.5.x before 5.5.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (performance degradation) by triggering many file_printf calls.
How severe is CVE-2014-0237?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0237?
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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