CVE-2014-8147
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Icu-project International Components For Unicode
PublishedMay 25, 2015
First seenMay 25, 2015
How to fix
Update
- icu-project international_components_for_unicode55.1 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| icu-project international_components_for_unicode | v < 55.1 | 55.1 |
| apple mac_os_x | v ≤ 10.10.4 | — |
| apple watchos | v ≤ 1.0.1 | — |
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