#VU32985 Buffer overflow in antiword - CVE-2014-8123

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32985

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8123

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
antiword
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ropensci

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing certain files in bGetPPS() function in wordole.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

antiword: 0.37

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/01/4
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/02/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71386

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.