How severe is CVE-2014-5044?

CVE-2014-5044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5044?

CVE-2014-5044 affects Gnu Libgfortran. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5044?

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-2014-5044 published?

CVE-2014-5044 was published on 2018-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5044

CVE-2014-5044 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libgfortran with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Gnu Libgfortran
Published: 2018-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple integer overflows in libgfortran might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Fortran application crash) via vectors related to array allocation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5044?: Multiple integer overflows in libgfortran might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Fortran application crash) via vectors related to array allocation.
How severe is CVE-2014-5044?: CVE-2014-5044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-5044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5044?: CVE-2014-5044 affects Gnu Libgfortran. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5044?: 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-2014-5044 published?: CVE-2014-5044 was published on 2018-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libgfortran:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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