How severe is CVE-2014-3864?

CVE-2014-3864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3864?

CVE-2014-3864 affects Debian Dpkg-dev. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3864?

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

When was CVE-2014-3864 published?

CVE-2014-3864 was published on 2014-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3864

CVE-2014-3864 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Dpkg-dev with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Debian Dpkg-dev
Published: 2014-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package that lacks a --- header line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3864?: Directory traversal vulnerability in dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a crafted source package that lacks a --- header line.
How severe is CVE-2014-3864?: CVE-2014-3864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3864?: CVE-2014-3864 affects Debian Dpkg-dev. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3864?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3864 published?: CVE-2014-3864 was published on 2014-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg-dev:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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