How severe is CVE-2014-3459?

CVE-2014-3459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3459?

CVE-2014-3459 primarily affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3459?

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

When was CVE-2014-3459 published?

CVE-2014-3459 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3459

CVE-2014-3459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager
Published: 2014-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) before 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the PEstrarg1 property.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3459?: Heap-based buffer overflow in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) before 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the PEstrarg1 property.
How severe is CVE-2014-3459?: CVE-2014-3459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3459?: CVE-2014-3459 primarily affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3459 published?: CVE-2014-3459 was published on 2014-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-133/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_configuration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_configuration_manager:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_configuration_manager:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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