CVE-2014-4611

CVE-2014-4611 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the LZ4 algorithm, specifically affecting Yann Collet LZ4 versions prior to r118 and the Linux kernel before version 3.15.2 on 32-bit platforms. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service through memory corruption by providing a crafted Literal Run. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity, with low attack complexity and no authentication required, leading to a potential impact of partial availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.