Apache POI up to 3.10 resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache POI up to 3.10. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-9527. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache POI up to 3.10. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

HSLFSlideShow in Apache POI before 3.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and deadlock) via a crafted PPT file.

The weakness was released 01/06/2015 as Bug 57272 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at issues.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9527 since 01/06/2015. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81456 (Fedora 20 : apache-poi-3.10.1-2.fc20 (2015-2090)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123348 (Fedora Security Update for apache-poi (FEDORA-2015-2087)).

Upgrading to version 3.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99799), Tenable (81456), SecurityFocus (BID 77726†), Secunia (SA61953†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48883†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-70809 and VDB-70808. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 81456
Nessus Name: Fedora 20 : apache-poi-3.10.1-2.fc20 (2015-2090)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for apache-poi FEDORA-2015-2090
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: POI 3.11

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Bug 57272
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9527 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9527
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73511
X-Force: 99799
SecurityFocus: 77726 - POI CVE-2014-9527 Denial-Of-Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 61953
Vulnerability Center: 48883 - Apache POI before 3.11 Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted PPT File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/10/2022 14:45
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (65), 06/21/2017 17:57 (10), 04/10/2022 14:45 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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