CVE-2014-9274
CVE-2014-9274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unrtf Project Unrtf 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Unrtf Project Unrtf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by a file containing the string "{\cb-999999999".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9274?
- UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by a file containing the string "{\cb-999999999".
- How severe is CVE-2014-9274?
- CVE-2014-9274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-9274 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9274?
- CVE-2014-9274 primarily affects Unrtf Project Unrtf. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9274?
- 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-2014-9274 published?
- CVE-2014-9274 was published on 2014-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0533.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/147399.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62811
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3158
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:007
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71430
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1170233
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-unrtf/2014-11/msg00001.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-06
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:unrtf_project:unrtf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mageia_project:mageia:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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