CVE-2014-125114

CVE-2014-125114 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. 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

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in i-Ftp version 2.20 due to improper handling of the Time attribute within Schedule.xml. By placing a specially crafted Schedule.xml file in the i-Ftp application directory, a remote attacker can trigger a buffer overflow during scheduled download parsing, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-125114?
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in i-Ftp version 2.20 due to improper handling of the Time attribute within Schedule.xml. By placing a specially crafted Schedule.xml file in the i-Ftp application directory, a remote attacker can trigger a buffer overflow during scheduled download parsing, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a crash.
How severe is CVE-2014-125114?
CVE-2014-125114 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-125114 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-125114?
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.
Does CVE-2014-125114 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2014-125114 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-9807.
When was CVE-2014-125114 published?
CVE-2014-125114 was published on 2025-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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