How severe is CVE-2014-9203?

CVE-2014-9203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9203?

CVE-2014-9203 primarily affects Ge 12400 Level Transmitter Device Type Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9203?

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

When was CVE-2014-9203 published?

CVE-2014-9203 was published on 2015-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9203

CVE-2014-9203 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge 12400 Level Transmitter Device Type Manager 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ge 12400 Level Transmitter Device Type Manager
Published: 2015-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the Field Device Tool (FDT) Frame application in the HART Device Type Manager (DTM) library, as used in MACTek Bullet DTM 1.00.0, GE Vector DTM 1.00.0, GE SVi1000 Positioner DTM 1.00.0, GE SVI II AP Positioner DTM 2.00.1, and GE 12400 Level Transmitter DTM 1.00.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DTM outage) via crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9203?: Buffer overflow in the Field Device Tool (FDT) Frame application in the HART Device Type Manager (DTM) library, as used in MACTek Bullet DTM 1.00.0, GE Vector DTM 1.00.0, GE SVi1000 Positioner DTM 1.00.0, GE SVI II AP Positioner DTM 2.00.1, and GE 12400 Level Transmitter DTM 1.00.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DTM outage) via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2014-9203?: CVE-2014-9203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9203?: CVE-2014-9203 primarily affects Ge 12400 Level Transmitter Device Type Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9203?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9203 published?: CVE-2014-9203 was published on 2015-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:12400_level_transmitter_device_type_manager:1.00.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:svi_ii_ap_positioner_device_type_manager:2.00.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:vector_device_type_manager:1.00.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mactek:bullet_device_type_manager:1.00.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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