CVE-2014-0993

Name: CVE-2014-0993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-15T14:55:10.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow 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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.. EPSS estimates a 5.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow 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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.70%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Embarcadero	Embarcadero C\+\+Builder Xe6	20.0.15596.9843
Embarcadero	Embarcadero Delphi Xe6	20.0.15596.9843

References

http://support.embarcadero.com/article/44015Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/delphi-and-c-builder-vcl-library-buffer-overflow
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/646748Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://support.embarcadero.com/article/44015Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/delphi-and-c-builder-vcl-library-buffer-overflow
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/646748Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0993?

How severe is CVE-2014-0993?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0993?

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