CVE-2014-0879

CVE-2014-0879 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap Taskmaster Capture with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Taskmaster Capture ActiveX control in IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture 8.0.1, and 8.1 before FP2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0879?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Taskmaster Capture ActiveX control in IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture 8.0.1, and 8.1 before FP2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-0879?
CVE-2014-0879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-0879 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0879?
CVE-2014-0879 primarily affects Ibm Datacap Taskmaster Capture. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0879?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0879 published?
CVE-2014-0879 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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