How severe is CVE-2014-3614?

CVE-2014-3614 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3614 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3614?

CVE-2014-3614 affects Powerdns Powerdns Recursor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3614?

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

When was CVE-2014-3614 published?

CVE-2014-3614 was published on 2014-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3614

CVE-2014-3614 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powerdns Powerdns Recursor 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Powerdns Powerdns Recursor
Published: 2014-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in PowerDNS Recursor (aka pdns_recursor) 3.6.x before 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an unknown sequence of malformed packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3614?: Unspecified vulnerability in PowerDNS Recursor (aka pdns_recursor) 3.6.x before 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an unknown sequence of malformed packets.
How severe is CVE-2014-3614?: CVE-2014-3614 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3614 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3614?: CVE-2014-3614 affects Powerdns Powerdns Recursor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3614?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3614 published?: CVE-2014-3614 was published on 2014-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:powerdns_recursor:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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