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CVE-2014-9527: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition in Apache POI

May 17, 2022 (updated July 6, 2022)

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.

References

  • lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-February/150228.html
  • poi.apache.org/changes.html
  • secunia.com/advisories/61953
  • www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
  • access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1135
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-x9mm-6gpf-f749
  • issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=57272
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9527

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Affected versions

All versions before 3.11

Fixed versions

  • 3.11

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.11 or above.

Impact 5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-399

Source file

maven/org.apache.poi/poi/CVE-2014-9527.yml

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