How severe is CVE-2014-3554?

CVE-2014-3554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3554?

CVE-2014-3554 affects Libndp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3554?

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

When was CVE-2014-3554 published?

CVE-2014-3554 was published on 2014-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3554

CVE-2014-3554 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libndp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Libndp
Published: 2014-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the ndp_msg_opt_dnssl_domain function in libndp allows remote routers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS Search List (DNSSL) in an IPv6 router advertisement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3554?: Buffer overflow in the ndp_msg_opt_dnssl_domain function in libndp allows remote routers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS Search List (DNSSL) in an IPv6 router advertisement.
How severe is CVE-2014-3554?: CVE-2014-3554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3554?: CVE-2014-3554 affects Libndp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3554?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3554 published?: CVE-2014-3554 was published on 2014-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libndp:libndp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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