SB2014111502 - Out-of-bounds read in libcurl

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SB2014111502 - Out-of-bounds read in libcurl

Published: November 15, 2014 Updated: September 1, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2014111502
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3707)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the "curl_easy_duphandle" function. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References