How severe is CVE-2014-9112?

CVE-2014-9112 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9112 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9112?

CVE-2014-9112 primarily affects Gnu Cpio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9112?

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

When was CVE-2014-9112 published?

CVE-2014-9112 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9112

CVE-2014-9112 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cpio 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Gnu Cpio
Published: 2014-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9112?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-9112?: CVE-2014-9112 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9112 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9112?: CVE-2014-9112 primarily affects Gnu Cpio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9112?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9112 published?: CVE-2014-9112 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cpio:2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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