CVE-2014-9157
UnknownEPSS 5.57%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9157 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via format string specifiers in unknown vectors, which are not properly handled in an error string.. EPSS estimates a 5.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Format string vulnerability in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via format string specifiers in unknown vectors, which are not properly handled in an error string.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Graphviz | Graphviz | < 2.42.4 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0520.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/784Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/872Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60166Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3098Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71283Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98949Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/99eda421f7ddc27b14e4ac1d2126e5fe41719081Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0520.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/784Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/872Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60166Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3098Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71283Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98949Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/99eda421f7ddc27b14e4ac1d2126e5fe41719081Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9157?
Format string vulnerability in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via format string specifiers in unknown vectors, which are not properly handled in an error string.
How severe is CVE-2014-9157?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9157 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9157?
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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