How severe is CVE-2014-3426?

CVE-2014-3426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-3426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3426?

CVE-2014-3426 primarily affects Illinois Ncsa Mosaic. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3426?

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

When was CVE-2014-3426 published?

CVE-2014-3426 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3426

CVE-2014-3426 is a low-severity vulnerability in Illinois Ncsa Mosaic 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.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Illinois Ncsa Mosaic
Published: 2014-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NCSA Mosaic 2.1 through 2.7b5 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/Mosaic.pid file for every possible PID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3426?: NCSA Mosaic 2.1 through 2.7b5 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("remote control" outage) by creating a /tmp/Mosaic.pid file for every possible PID.
How severe is CVE-2014-3426?: CVE-2014-3426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3426?: CVE-2014-3426 primarily affects Illinois Ncsa Mosaic. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3426?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3426 published?: CVE-2014-3426 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:illinois:ncsa_mosaic:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:illinois:ncsa_mosaic:2.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:illinois:ncsa_mosaic:2.7:b5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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