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CVE-2014-3158

UnknownEPSS 3.50%

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CVE-2014-3158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the getword function in options.c in pppd in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) before 2.4.7 allows attackers to "access privileged options" via a long word in an options file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow that "[corrupts] security-relevant variables.". EPSS estimates a 3.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the getword function in options.c in pppd in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) before 2.4.7 allows attackers to "access privileged options" via a long word in an options file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow that "[corrupts] security-relevant variables."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.50%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Point-To-Point Protocol ProjectPoint-To-Point Protocol<= 2.4.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3158?
Integer overflow in the getword function in options.c in pppd in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) before 2.4.7 allows attackers to "access privileged options" via a long word in an options file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow that "[corrupts] security-relevant variables."
How severe is CVE-2014-3158?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3158?
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Source: NVD / NIST