CVE-2014-7947

CVE-2014-7947 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

OpenJPEG before r2944, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document, related to j2k.c, jp2.c, pi.c, t1.c, t2.c, and tcd.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7947?
OpenJPEG before r2944, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document, related to j2k.c, jp2.c, pi.c, t1.c, t2.c, and tcd.c.
How severe is CVE-2014-7947?
CVE-2014-7947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7947 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7947?
CVE-2014-7947 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7947?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7947 published?
CVE-2014-7947 was published on 2015-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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