CVE-2014-4044
CVE-2014-4044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openafs 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Openafs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenAFS 1.6.8 does not properly clear the fields in the host structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and crash) via unspecified vectors related to TMAY requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4044?
- OpenAFS 1.6.8 does not properly clear the fields in the host structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and crash) via unspecified vectors related to TMAY requests.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4044?
- CVE-2014-4044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-4044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4044?
- CVE-2014-4044 affects Openafs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-4044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-4044 published?
- CVE-2014-4044 was published on 2014-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://gerrit.openafs.org/#change%2C11283
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/12/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/13/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68003
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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