CVE-2014-0994
CVE-2014-0994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Embarcadero Embarcadero C++builder Xe6 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Embarcadero Embarcadero C++builder Xe6
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- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ReadDIB function in the Vcl.Graphics.TPicture.Bitmap implementation in the Visual Component Library (VCL) in Embarcadero Delphi XE6 20.0.15596.9843 and C++ Builder XE6 20.0.15596.9843 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the BITMAPINFOHEADER.biClrUsed field in a BMP file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0993.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-0994?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the ReadDIB function in the Vcl.Graphics.TPicture.Bitmap implementation in the Visual Component Library (VCL) in Embarcadero Delphi XE6 20.0.15596.9843 and C++ Builder XE6 20.0.15596.9843 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the BITMAPINFOHEADER.biClrUsed field in a BMP file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0993.
- How severe is CVE-2014-0994?
- CVE-2014-0994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-0994 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-0994?
- CVE-2014-0994 primarily affects Embarcadero Embarcadero C++builder Xe6. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-0994?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-0994 published?
- CVE-2014-0994 was published on 2014-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Sep/57
- http://support.embarcadero.com/article/44015
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/delphi-and-c-builder-vcl-library-heap-buffer-overflow
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:embarcadero:embarcadero_c\+\+builder_xe6:20.0.15596.9843:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:embarcadero:embarcadero_delphi_xe6:20.0.15596.9843:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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