CVE-2014-8002
CVE-2014-8002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Openh264 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Openh264
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in decode_slice.cpp in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encoded media file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8002?
- Use-after-free vulnerability in decode_slice.cpp in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encoded media file.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8002?
- CVE-2014-8002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8002 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8002?
- CVE-2014-8002 affects Cisco Openh264. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8002?
- 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-2014-8002 published?
- CVE-2014-8002 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36501
- https://github.com/cisco/openh264/pull/1096/files
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:openh264:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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