How severe is CVE-2014-9330?

CVE-2014-9330 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9330 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9330?

CVE-2014-9330 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9330?

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

When was CVE-2014-9330 published?

CVE-2014-9330 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9330

CVE-2014-9330 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libtiff 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Libtiff
Published: 2015-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tif in libtiff 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted BMP image, related to dimensions, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9330?: Integer overflow in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tif in libtiff 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted BMP image, related to dimensions, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2014-9330?: CVE-2014-9330 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9330 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9330?: CVE-2014-9330 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9330?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9330 published?: CVE-2014-9330 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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