CVE-2014-3802
CVE-2014-3802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Debug Interface Access Software Development Kit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microsoft Debug Interface Access Software Development Kit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
msdia.dll in Microsoft Debug Interface Access (DIA) SDK, as distributed in Microsoft Visual Studio before 2013, does not properly validate an unspecified variable before use in calculating a dynamic-call address, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDB file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3802?
- msdia.dll in Microsoft Debug Interface Access (DIA) SDK, as distributed in Microsoft Visual Studio before 2013, does not properly validate an unspecified variable before use in calculating a dynamic-call address, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDB file.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3802?
- CVE-2014-3802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3802 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3802?
- CVE-2014-3802 primarily affects Microsoft Debug Interface Access Software Development Kit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3802?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-3802 published?
- CVE-2014-3802 was published on 2014-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:debug_interface_access_software_development_kit:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2010:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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