CVE-2014-6425

Description

The (1) get_quoted_string and (2) get_unquoted_string functions in epan/dissectors/packet-cups.c in the CUPS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a CUPS packet that lacks a trailing '\0' character.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.95% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6425?
CVE-2014-6425 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-6425?
To fix CVE-2014-6425, 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-2014-6425 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-6425 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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