# CVE-2014-9911: Stack-based buffer overflow in the ures\_getByKeyWithFallback function in common/uresbund.cpp in International Components for Unicode (ICU) b

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-01-04 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ures_getByKeyWithFallback function in common/uresbund.cpp in International Components for Unicode (ICU) before 54.1 for C/C++ allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted uloc_getDisplayName call.

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## References

- http://bugs.icu-project.org/trac/changeset/35699
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1383569
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037556
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94520
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/25/1
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67397
- http://bugs.icu-project.org/trac/ticket/1089
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html

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