How severe is CVE-2014-7928?

CVE-2014-7928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7928?

CVE-2014-7928 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7928?

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-2014-7928 published?

CVE-2014-7928 was published on 2015-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7928

CVE-2014-7928 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2015-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

hydrogen.cc in Google V8, as used Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91, does not properly handle arrays with holes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers an array copy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7928?: hydrogen.cc in Google V8, as used Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91, does not properly handle arrays with holes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers an array copy.
How severe is CVE-2014-7928?: CVE-2014-7928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7928?: CVE-2014-7928 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7928?: 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-2014-7928 published?: CVE-2014-7928 was published on 2015-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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