CVE-2014-1912

CVE-2014-1912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the socket.recvfrom_into function in Modules/socketmodule.c in Python 2.5 before 2.7.7, 3.x before 3.3.4, and 3.4.x before 3.4rc1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1912?
Buffer overflow in the socket.recvfrom_into function in Modules/socketmodule.c in Python 2.5 before 2.7.7, 3.x before 3.3.4, and 3.4.x before 3.4rc1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.
How severe is CVE-2014-1912?
CVE-2014-1912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1912 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1912?
CVE-2014-1912 primarily affects Python. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1912?
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-2014-1912 published?
CVE-2014-1912 was published on 2014-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (52)

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