How severe is CVE-2014-3888?

CVE-2014-3888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3888?

CVE-2014-3888 primarily affects Yokogawa Exaopc. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-3888 published?

CVE-2014-3888 was published on 2014-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3888

CVE-2014-3888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Exaopc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Yokogawa Exaopc
Published: 2014-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in BKFSim_vhfd.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.03.20 and earlier, Exaopc R3.72.00 and earlier, B/M9000CS R5.05.01 and earlier, and B/M9000 VP R7.03.01 and earlier, when FCS/Test Function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3888?: Stack-based buffer overflow in BKFSim_vhfd.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.03.20 and earlier, Exaopc R3.72.00 and earlier, B/M9000CS R5.05.01 and earlier, and B/M9000 VP R7.03.01 and earlier, when FCS/Test Function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-3888?: CVE-2014-3888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3888?: CVE-2014-3888 primarily affects Yokogawa Exaopc. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3888 published?: CVE-2014-3888 was published on 2014-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaopc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaopc:3.71.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:b\/m9000cs_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:b\/m9000cs:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp_entry_class_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:centum_vp_entry_class:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp_software:4.03.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:centum_vp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:b\/m9000_vp_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:b\/m9000_vp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_1000_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:centum_cs_1000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000_entry_class_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000_entry_class:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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