How severe is CVE-2014-9424?

CVE-2014-9424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9424 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-2014-9424?

CVE-2014-9424 affects Openbsd Libressl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9424?

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-2014-9424 published?

CVE-2014-9424 was published on 2014-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9424

CVE-2014-9424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Libressl 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openbsd Libressl
Published: 2014-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free vulnerability in the ssl_parse_clienthello_use_srtp_ext function in d1_srtp.c in LibreSSL before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a certain length-verification error during processing of a DTLS handshake.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9424?: Double free vulnerability in the ssl_parse_clienthello_use_srtp_ext function in d1_srtp.c in LibreSSL before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a certain length-verification error during processing of a DTLS handshake.
How severe is CVE-2014-9424?: CVE-2014-9424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9424 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-2014-9424?: CVE-2014-9424 affects Openbsd Libressl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9424?: 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-2014-9424 published?: CVE-2014-9424 was published on 2014-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:libressl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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