Buffer overflow in Graphviz

CVE-2014-1235

Stack-based buffer overflow in the "yyerror" function in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file. NOTE: This vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0978.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.029 (85.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Graphviz — versions 2.34.0
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Mitigation, x_refsource_GENTOO)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
  • cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1235?
CVE-2014-1235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Graphviz, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-08-07.
How severe is CVE-2014-1235?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.