How severe is CVE-2014-8135?

CVE-2014-8135 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8135?

CVE-2014-8135 affects Redhat Libvirt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8135?

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

When was CVE-2014-8135 published?

CVE-2014-8135 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8135

CVE-2014-8135 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Libvirt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Libvirt
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The storageVolUpload function in storage/storage_driver.c in libvirt before 1.2.11 does not check a certain return value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted offset value in a "virsh vol-upload" command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8135?: The storageVolUpload function in storage/storage_driver.c in libvirt before 1.2.11 does not check a certain return value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted offset value in a "virsh vol-upload" command.
How severe is CVE-2014-8135?: CVE-2014-8135 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8135?: CVE-2014-8135 affects Redhat Libvirt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8135?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8135 published?: CVE-2014-8135 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:libvirt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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