CVE-2014-8956
CVE-2014-8956 is a high-severity vulnerability in K7computing K7av Sentry Device Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: K7computing K7av Sentry Device Driver
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the K7Sentry.sys kernel mode driver (aka K7AV Sentry Device Driver) before 12.8.0.119, as used in multiple K7 Computing products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8956?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the K7Sentry.sys kernel mode driver (aka K7AV Sentry Device Driver) before 12.8.0.119, as used in multiple K7 Computing products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8956?
- CVE-2014-8956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8956 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8956?
- CVE-2014-8956 affects K7computing K7av Sentry Device Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8956?
- 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-2014-8956 published?
- CVE-2014-8956 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129472/K7-Computing-Multiple-Products-K7Sentry.sys-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/46
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-8956/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:k7computing:k7av_sentry_device_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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