How severe is CVE-2014-9205?

CVE-2014-9205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9205 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-2014-9205?

CVE-2014-9205 primarily affects Microsys Promotic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9205?

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-2014-9205 published?

CVE-2014-9205 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9205

CVE-2014-9205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsys Promotic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsys Promotic
Published: 2015-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PmBase64Decode function in an unspecified demonstration application in MICROSYS PROMOTIC stable before 8.2.19 and PROMOTIC development before 8.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9205?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the PmBase64Decode function in an unspecified demonstration application in MICROSYS PROMOTIC stable before 8.2.19 and PROMOTIC development before 8.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of data.
How severe is CVE-2014-9205?: CVE-2014-9205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9205 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-2014-9205?: CVE-2014-9205 primarily affects Microsys Promotic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9205?: 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-2014-9205 published?: CVE-2014-9205 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:*:*:*:*:stable:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsys:promotic:*:*:*:*:development:*:*:*

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