CVE-2014-4947
CVE-2014-4947 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xenserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Citrix Xenserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the HVM graphics console support in Citrix XenServer 6.2 Service Pack 1 and earlier has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4947?
- Buffer overflow in the HVM graphics console support in Citrix XenServer 6.2 Service Pack 1 and earlier has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4947?
- CVE-2014-4947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-4947 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4947?
- CVE-2014-4947 affects Citrix Xenserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-4947?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-4947 published?
- CVE-2014-4947 was published on 2014-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60027
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX140984
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68659
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030604
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94631
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenserver:6.2.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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