CVE-2014-9050

CVE-2014-9050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav/pe.c in ClamAV before 0.98.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted y0da Crypter PE file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9050?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav/pe.c in ClamAV before 0.98.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted y0da Crypter PE file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9050?
CVE-2014-9050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9050 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9050?
CVE-2014-9050 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 99 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9050?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9050 published?
CVE-2014-9050 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (99)

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