How severe is CVE-2014-3209?

CVE-2014-3209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-3209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3209?

CVE-2014-3209 primarily affects Nlnetlabs Ldns. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3209?

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

When was CVE-2014-3209 published?

CVE-2014-3209 was published on 2014-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3209

CVE-2014-3209 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nlnetlabs Ldns with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Nlnetlabs Ldns
Published: 2014-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ldns-keygen tool in ldns 1.6.x uses the current umask to set the privileges of the private key, which might allow local users to obtain the private key by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3209?: The ldns-keygen tool in ldns 1.6.x uses the current umask to set the privileges of the private key, which might allow local users to obtain the private key by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2014-3209?: CVE-2014-3209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3209?: CVE-2014-3209 primarily affects Nlnetlabs Ldns. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3209?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3209 published?: CVE-2014-3209 was published on 2014-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nlnetlabs:ldns:1.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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