Format String Vulnerabilities in DPKG by Debian
CVE-2014-8625

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Debian
Status
Dpkg
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2015

Summary

Multiple format string vulnerabilities exist in the parse_error_msg function of the dpkg package manager. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers who manipulate format string specifiers in package or architecture names. Successful exploitation may lead to a denial of service (causing a crash) and potential execution of arbitrary code, compromising system integrity and security.

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/551
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98551
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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