How severe is CVE-2014-7901?

CVE-2014-7901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7901?

CVE-2014-7901 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-7901 published?

CVE-2014-7901 was published on 2014-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7901

CVE-2014-7901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2014-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in the opj_t2_read_packet_data function in fxcodec/fx_libopenjpeg/libopenjpeg20/t2.c in OpenJPEG in PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 39.0.2171.65, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long segment in a JPEG image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7901?: Integer overflow in the opj_t2_read_packet_data function in fxcodec/fx_libopenjpeg/libopenjpeg20/t2.c in OpenJPEG in PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 39.0.2171.65, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long segment in a JPEG image.
How severe is CVE-2014-7901?: CVE-2014-7901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7901?: CVE-2014-7901 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-7901 published?: CVE-2014-7901 was published on 2014-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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