How severe is CVE-2014-8625?

CVE-2014-8625 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8625 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8625?

CVE-2014-8625 affects Debian Dpkg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8625?

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

When was CVE-2014-8625 published?

CVE-2014-8625 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8625

CVE-2014-8625 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Dpkg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Debian Dpkg
Published: 2015-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8625?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
How severe is CVE-2014-8625?: CVE-2014-8625 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8625 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8625?: CVE-2014-8625 affects Debian Dpkg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8625?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8625 published?: CVE-2014-8625 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:dpkg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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