How severe is CVE-2014-5116?

CVE-2014-5116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5116?

CVE-2014-5116 affects Cairographics Cairo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5116?

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

When was CVE-2014-5116 published?

CVE-2014-5116 was published on 2014-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5116

CVE-2014-5116 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cairographics Cairo 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cairographics Cairo
Published: 2014-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The cairo_image_surface_get_data function in Cairo 1.10.2, as used in GTK+ and Wireshark, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a large string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5116?: The cairo_image_surface_get_data function in Cairo 1.10.2, as used in GTK+ and Wireshark, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a large string.
How severe is CVE-2014-5116?: CVE-2014-5116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5116?: CVE-2014-5116 affects Cairographics Cairo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5116 published?: CVE-2014-5116 was published on 2014-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cairographics:cairo:1.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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