Buffer overflow in Graphviz

CVE-2014-1236

Stack-based buffer overflow in the chkNum function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to a "badly formed number" and a "long digit list."

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.061 (92.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1236?
CVE-2014-1236 is a vulnerability in Graphviz, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2014-01-10.
Is CVE-2014-1236 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.