CVE-2014-7926: High severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
The Regular Expressions package in International Components for Unicode (ICU) 52 before SVN revision 292944, as used in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to a zero-length quantifier.
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The Regular Expressions package in International Components for Unicode (ICU) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to a zero-length quantifier.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7926?
CVE-2014-7926 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7926?
To address CVE-2014-7926, upgrade to the latest version of the affected software packages that contain the necessary security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-7926?
CVE-2014-7926 affects various software including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, openSUSE, Google Chrome, and ICU (International Components for Unicode).
Can CVE-2014-7926 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-7926 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted regular expressions.
What impact does CVE-2014-7926 have?
Exploitation of CVE-2014-7926 can lead to denial of service, resulting in application crashes or unexpected behavior.