CVE-2014-0477

CVE-2014-0477 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Email with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The parse function in Email::Address module before 1.905 for Perl uses an inefficient regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an empty quoted string in an RFC 2822 address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0477?
The parse function in Email::Address module before 1.905 for Perl uses an inefficient regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an empty quoted string in an RFC 2822 address.
How severe is CVE-2014-0477?
CVE-2014-0477 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0477 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0477?
CVE-2014-0477 primarily affects Email. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0477?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0477 published?
CVE-2014-0477 was published on 2014-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (37)