# CVE-2014-5505: Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-09-04 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an RPT file.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/60877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95740
- https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1999142
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-301/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69558
- http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218

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