CVE-2014-1447

CVE-2014-1447 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Libvirt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-362.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in the virNetServerClientStartKeepAlive function in libvirt before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (libvirtd crash) by closing a connection before a keepalive response is sent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1447?
Race condition in the virNetServerClientStartKeepAlive function in libvirt before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (libvirtd crash) by closing a connection before a keepalive response is sent.
How severe is CVE-2014-1447?
CVE-2014-1447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-1447 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1447?
CVE-2014-1447 primarily affects Redhat Libvirt. In total, 110 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1447?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1447 published?
CVE-2014-1447 was published on 2014-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (110)

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