How severe is CVE-2014-1703?

CVE-2014-1703 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1703 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-2014-1703?

CVE-2014-1703 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 107 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1703?

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-2014-1703 published?

CVE-2014-1703 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1703

CVE-2014-1703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2014-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the WebSocketDispatcherHost::SendOrDrop function in content/browser/renderer_host/websocket_dispatcher_host.cc in the Web Sockets implementation in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.149 might allow remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging an incorrect deletion in a certain failure case.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1703?: Use-after-free vulnerability in the WebSocketDispatcherHost::SendOrDrop function in content/browser/renderer_host/websocket_dispatcher_host.cc in the Web Sockets implementation in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.149 might allow remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging an incorrect deletion in a certain failure case.
How severe is CVE-2014-1703?: CVE-2014-1703 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1703 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-2014-1703?: CVE-2014-1703 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 107 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1703?: 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-2014-1703 published?: CVE-2014-1703 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (107)

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cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:33.0.1750.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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