How severe is CVE-2014-8399?

CVE-2014-8399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8399?

CVE-2014-8399 affects Shim Project Shim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8399?

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

When was CVE-2014-8399 published?

CVE-2014-8399 was published on 2014-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8399

CVE-2014-8399 is a low-severity vulnerability in Shim Project Shim 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% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Shim Project Shim
Published: 2014-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default configuration in systemd-shim 8 enables the Abandon debugging clause, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8399?: The default configuration in systemd-shim 8 enables the Abandon debugging clause, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8399?: CVE-2014-8399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8399?: CVE-2014-8399 affects Shim Project Shim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8399?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8399 published?: CVE-2014-8399 was published on 2014-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shim_project:shim:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*