How severe is CVE-2014-0748?

CVE-2014-0748 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0748?

CVE-2014-0748 primarily affects Cray Cray Linux Environment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0748?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0748 published?

CVE-2014-0748 was published on 2014-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0748

CVE-2014-0748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cray Cray Linux Environment with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cray Cray Linux Environment
Published: 2014-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

apinit on Cray devices with CLE before 4.2.UP02 and 5.x before 5.1.UP00 does not use alpsauth data to validate the UID in a launch message, which allows local users to gain privileges via a modified aprun program, aka ID FN5912.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0748?: apinit on Cray devices with CLE before 4.2.UP02 and 5.x before 5.1.UP00 does not use alpsauth data to validate the UID in a launch message, which allows local users to gain privileges via a modified aprun program, aka ID FN5912.
How severe is CVE-2014-0748?: CVE-2014-0748 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0748?: CVE-2014-0748 primarily affects Cray Cray Linux Environment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0748?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0748 published?: CVE-2014-0748 was published on 2014-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/2014/01/31/cray-aprunapinit-privilege-escalation/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cray:cray_linux_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cray:cray_linux_environment:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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