How severe is CVE-2014-5508?

CVE-2014-5508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-5508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5508?

CVE-2014-5508 affects Srvx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5508?

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

When was CVE-2014-5508 published?

CVE-2014-5508 was published on 2014-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5508

CVE-2014-5508 is a low-severity vulnerability in Srvx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Srvx
Published: 2014-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the HelpServ module (mod-helpserv.c) in srvx 1.3.1 allow remote authenticated IRCops or HelpServ bot managers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large value in the EmptyInterval parameter or certain other interval configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5508?: Multiple integer overflows in the HelpServ module (mod-helpserv.c) in srvx 1.3.1 allow remote authenticated IRCops or HelpServ bot managers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large value in the EmptyInterval parameter or certain other interval configurations.
How severe is CVE-2014-5508?: CVE-2014-5508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-5508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5508?: CVE-2014-5508 affects Srvx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5508 published?: CVE-2014-5508 was published on 2014-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:srvx:srvx:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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