How severe is CVE-2014-8321?

CVE-2014-8321 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8321?

CVE-2014-8321 primarily affects Aircrack-ng. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8321?

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-2014-8321 published?

CVE-2014-8321 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8321

CVE-2014-8321 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aircrack-ng with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Aircrack-ng
Published: 2020-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8321?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8321?: CVE-2014-8321 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8321?: CVE-2014-8321 primarily affects Aircrack-ng. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8321?: 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-2014-8321 published?: CVE-2014-8321 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.2:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.2:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.2:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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