What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0978?

CVE-2014-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 6.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-0978?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-0978. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 6.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0978?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-0978. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Graphviz CVE-2014-0978

CRITICAL

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2014-01-10 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Graphviz

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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CVSS VectorNVD

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CVE Published

Jan 10, 2014 - 17:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Stack-based buffer overflow in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long line in a dot file.

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long line in a dot file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Stack-based buffer overflow in the yyerror function in lib/cgraph/scan.l in Graphviz 2.34.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long line in a dot file. Affected products include: Graphviz.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.