How severe is CVE-2014-7185?

CVE-2014-7185 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7185 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-2014-7185?

CVE-2014-7185 primarily affects Python. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7185?

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

When was CVE-2014-7185 published?

CVE-2014-7185 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7185

CVE-2014-7185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Python
Published: 2014-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7185?: Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.
How severe is CVE-2014-7185?: CVE-2014-7185 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7185 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-2014-7185?: CVE-2014-7185 primarily affects Python. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7185 published?: CVE-2014-7185 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.1150:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.1150:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:2.7.2150:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

203.192.232.180 (ipv4-addr)
177.53.215.134 (ipv4-addr)
5.99.196.202 (ipv4-addr)
121.164.135.251 (ipv4-addr)