CVE-2014-0244

CVE-2014-0244 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The sys_recvfrom function in nmbd in Samba 3.6.x before 3.6.24, 4.0.x before 4.0.19, and 4.1.x before 4.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a malformed UDP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0244?
The sys_recvfrom function in nmbd in Samba 3.6.x before 3.6.24, 4.0.x before 4.0.19, and 4.1.x before 4.1.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a malformed UDP packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-0244?
CVE-2014-0244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-0244 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0244?
CVE-2014-0244 primarily affects Samba. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0244?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0244 published?
CVE-2014-0244 was published on 2014-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (52)

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