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% (95th 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.

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 95th 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% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Debug Interface Access Software Development Kit
Published: 2014-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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% (95th 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)

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