CVE-2014-125026

Out-of-bounds write in github.com/cloudflare/golz4

Critical · published December 27, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An outdated C API in LZ4 bindings opens the door to memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with just one sneaky payload! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant using a decades-old recipe that could spoil your dinner if a rogue chef adds untested ingredients. One wrong move and the entire dish could be ruined—just like your application if it processes untrusted input! This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos: an attacker could exploit this weakness to run malicious code, potentially compromising your entire system. Picture a villain stepping into your kitchen and cooking up trouble—it's not just a minor issue; it could be a full-blown disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant using a decades-old recipe that could spoil your dinner if a rogue chef adds untested ingredients. One wrong move and the entire dish could be ruined—just like your application if it processes untrusted input! The issue arises from LZ4 bindings utilizing a deprecated C API, which can result in memory corruption if pushed with untrusted user input, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos: an attacker could exploit this weakness to run malicious code, potentially compromising your entire system. Picture a villain stepping into your kitchen and cooking up trouble—it's not just a minor issue; it could be a full-blown disaster! To secure your system, upgrade the LZ4 bindings to the latest version that no longer uses the deprecated API. Additionally, ensure that you sanitize all user input thoroughly to prevent any malicious data from entering your application. You've got this! With these steps, you'll shore up your defenses and keep your application safe from harm. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01111 · 65.7th percentile
Published
2022-12-27T21:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 DEC 21:13Z
    Out-of-bounds write in github.com/cloudflare/golz4
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