CVE-2014-1235

Name: CVE-2014-1235
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-07T20:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the "yyerror" function in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0978.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the "yyerror" function in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0978.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphviz	Graphviz	2.34.0

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/54Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64736Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1050871Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90198
https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/d266bb2b4154d11c27252b56d86963aef4434750Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-06Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/54Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64736Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1050871Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90198
https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/d266bb2b4154d11c27252b56d86963aef4434750Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-06Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1235?

How severe is CVE-2014-1235?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1235 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1235?

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