CVE-2014-8140
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 7.45%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in the test_compr_eb function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.. EPSS estimates a 7.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the test_compr_eb function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unzip Project | Unzip | <= 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031433Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0700Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1174851Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031433Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:0700Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1174851Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8140?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the test_compr_eb function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.
How severe is CVE-2014-8140?
CVE-2014-8140 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8140?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2014-8140?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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