How severe is CVE-2014-0779?

CVE-2014-0779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0779?

CVE-2014-0779 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0779?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0779 published?

CVE-2014-0779 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0779

CVE-2014-0779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Clearscada with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Aveva Clearscada
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PLC driver in ServerMain.exe in the Kepware KepServerEX 4 component in Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2010 R2 build 71.4165, 2010 R2.1 build 71.4325, 2010 R3 build 72.4560, 2010 R3.1 build 72.4644, 2013 R1 build 73.4729, 2013 R1.1 build 73.4832, 2013 R1.1a build 73.4903, 2013 R1.2 build 73.4955, and 2013 R2 build 74.5094 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted OPF file (aka project file).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0779?: The PLC driver in ServerMain.exe in the Kepware KepServerEX 4 component in Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2010 R2 build 71.4165, 2010 R2.1 build 71.4325, 2010 R3 build 72.4560, 2010 R3.1 build 72.4644, 2013 R1 build 73.4729, 2013 R1.1 build 73.4832, 2013 R1.1a build 73.4903, 2013 R1.2 build 73.4955, and 2013 R2 build 74.5094 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted OPF file (aka project file).
How severe is CVE-2014-0779?: CVE-2014-0779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0779?: CVE-2014-0779 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0779 published?: CVE-2014-0779 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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