CVE-2014-3802

Description

msdia.dll in Microsoft Debug Interface Access (DIA) SDK, as distributed in Microsoft Visual Studio before 2013, does not properly validate an unspecified variable before use in calculating a dynamic-call address, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDB file.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.21% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67398 vdb entry third party advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-129/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3802?
CVE-2014-3802 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3802?
To fix CVE-2014-3802, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3802 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-3802 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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