How severe is CVE-2014-8128?

CVE-2014-8128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8128?

CVE-2014-8128 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8128?

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

When was CVE-2014-8128 published?

CVE-2014-8128 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8128

CVE-2014-8128 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libtiff with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Libtiff
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LibTIFF prior to 4.0.4, as used in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted TIFF image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8128?: LibTIFF prior to 4.0.4, as used in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted TIFF image.
How severe is CVE-2014-8128?: CVE-2014-8128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8128?: CVE-2014-8128 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8128?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8128 published?: CVE-2014-8128 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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