CVE-2014-1909
CVE-2014-1909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android Debug Bridge 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Google Android Debug Bridge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer signedness error in system/core/adb/adb_client.c in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for Android 4.4 in the Android SDK Platform Tools 18.0.1 allows ADB servers to execute arbitrary code via a negative length value, which bypasses a signed comparison and triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-1909?
- Integer signedness error in system/core/adb/adb_client.c in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for Android 4.4 in the Android SDK Platform Tools 18.0.1 allows ADB servers to execute arbitrary code via a negative length value, which bypasses a signed comparison and triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2014-1909?
- CVE-2014-1909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-1909 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-1909?
- CVE-2014-1909 primarily affects Google Android Debug Bridge. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-1909?
- 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-2014-1909 published?
- CVE-2014-1909 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00038.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00039.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/291
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65403
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91291
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:android_debug_bridge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:google:android_sdk_platform_tools:18.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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