CVE-2014-9488
UnknownEPSS 4.02%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The is_utf8_well_formed function in GNU less before 475 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via malformed UTF-8 characters, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 4.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The is_utf8_well_formed function in GNU less before 475 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via malformed UTF-8 characters, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Gnu | Less | <= 471 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9488?
The is_utf8_well_formed function in GNU less before 475 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via malformed UTF-8 characters, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2014-9488?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9488?
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