How severe is CVE-2014-8165?

CVE-2014-8165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-8165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8165?

CVE-2014-8165 affects Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-8165 published?

CVE-2014-8165 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8165

CVE-2014-8165 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils
Published: 2015-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8165?: scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.
How severe is CVE-2014-8165?: CVE-2014-8165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-8165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8165?: CVE-2014-8165 affects Powerpc-utils Project Powerpc-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8165 published?: CVE-2014-8165 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:powerpc-utils_project:powerpc-utils:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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