CVE-2014-8154
CVE-2014-8154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Vala with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gnome Vala
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Gst.MapInfo function in Vala 0.26.0 and 0.26.1 uses an incorrect buffer length declaration for the Gstreamer bindings, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8154?
- The Gst.MapInfo function in Vala 0.26.0 and 0.26.1 uses an incorrect buffer length declaration for the Gstreamer bindings, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8154?
- CVE-2014-8154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8154 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-2014-8154?
- CVE-2014-8154 primarily affects Gnome Vala. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8154?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-8154 published?
- CVE-2014-8154 was published on 2015-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00069.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1177840
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1181404
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vala:0.26.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vala:0.26.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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