Rpm
CVE-2014-8118
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Integer overflow in RPM 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CPIO header in the payload section of an RPM file, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
AnalysisAI
Integer overflow in RPM 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CPIO header in the payload section of an RPM file, which triggers a stack-based buffer. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 11.8% and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-189. Integer overflow in RPM 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CPIO header in the payload section of an RPM file, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow. Affected products include: Rpm.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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