What is CVE-2014-9091?

Icecast before 2.4.0 does not change the supplementary group privileges when is configured, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2014-9091?

CVE-2014-9091 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9091 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9091?

CVE-2014-9091 affects Icecast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9091?

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

When was CVE-2014-9091 published?

CVE-2014-9091 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9091

CVE-2014-9091 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icecast with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Icecast
Published: 2014-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Icecast before 2.4.0 does not change the supplementary group privileges when <changeowner> is configured, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9091?: Icecast before 2.4.0 does not change the supplementary group privileges when <changeowner> is configured, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-9091?: CVE-2014-9091 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9091 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9091?: CVE-2014-9091 affects Icecast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9091?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9091 published?: CVE-2014-9091 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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