How severe is CVE-2014-3488?

CVE-2014-3488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3488?

CVE-2014-3488 primarily affects Netty. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3488?

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

When was CVE-2014-3488 published?

CVE-2014-3488 was published on 2014-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3488

CVE-2014-3488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netty with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Netty
Published: 2014-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SslHandler in Netty before 3.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted SSLv2Hello message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3488?: The SslHandler in Netty before 3.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted SSLv2Hello message.
How severe is CVE-2014-3488?: CVE-2014-3488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3488?: CVE-2014-3488 primarily affects Netty. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3488 published?: CVE-2014-3488 was published on 2014-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netty:netty:3.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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