How severe is CVE-2014-2591?

CVE-2014-2591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2591?

CVE-2014-2591 affects Bmc Patrol Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2591?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-2591 published?

CVE-2014-2591 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2591

CVE-2014-2591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bmc Patrol Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bmc Patrol Agent
Published: 2014-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in BMC Patrol for AIX 3.9.00 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to an incorrect RPATH setting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2591?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in BMC Patrol for AIX 3.9.00 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to an incorrect RPATH setting.
How severe is CVE-2014-2591?: CVE-2014-2591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2591?: CVE-2014-2591 affects Bmc Patrol Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2591?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2591 published?: CVE-2014-2591 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:3.9.00:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*

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