CVE-2014-8147
EPSS 41.9%
Description
The resolveImplicitLevels function in common/ubidi.c in the Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm implementation in ICU4C in International Components for Unicode (ICU) before 55.1 uses an integer data type that is inconsistent with a header file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect malloc followed by invalid free) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted text.
How to fix CVE-2014-8147
To remediate CVE-2014-8147, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/icu—upgrade to 52.1-9 or later
Is CVE-2014-8147 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 41.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 52.1-9