CVE-2014-5116: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-5116: The cairo_image_surface_get_data function in Cairo 1.10.2, as used in GTK+ and Wireshark, allows context-de...

The cairo_image_surface_get_data function in Cairo 1.10.2, as used in GTK+ and Wireshark, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a large string.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 16:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older denial-of-service issue in Cairo 1.10.2, noted in contexts involving GTK+ and Wireshark. A crafted large string can crash affected software through a NULL pointer dereference. The sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems or applications using Cairo 1.10.2 through GTK+ or Wireshark to process untrusted input. Modern patched distributions may not be affected, but the provided sources do not define a full affected product matrix. Prioritize remediation where legacy Wireshark, GTK+, or Cairo-dependent applications process untrusted content. This is not shown as actively exploited and appears limited to denial of service, but public exploit references make unmanaged legacy exposure undesirable. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using Cairo 1.10.2, GTK+, or Wireshark.; Check Cairo, GTK+, Wireshark, and OS vendor advisories for fixed packages.; Upgrade affected packages to supported vendor-maintained versions..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 29, 2014, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9761CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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