CVE-2014-5505
CVE-2014-5505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Crystal Reports with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sap Crystal Reports
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an RPT file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5505?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an RPT file.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5505?
- CVE-2014-5505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5505 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5505?
- CVE-2014-5505 affects Sap Crystal Reports. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5505?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-5505 published?
- CVE-2014-5505 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60877
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69558
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-301/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95740
- https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1999142
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:crystal_reports:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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