How severe is CVE-2014-9449?

CVE-2014-9449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9449?

CVE-2014-9449 primarily affects Exiv2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9449?

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

When was CVE-2014-9449 published?

CVE-2014-9449 was published on 2015-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9449

CVE-2014-9449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exiv2 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Exiv2
Published: 2015-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the RiffVideo::infoTagsHandler function in riffvideo.cpp in Exiv2 0.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long IKEY INFO tag value in an AVI file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9449?: Buffer overflow in the RiffVideo::infoTagsHandler function in riffvideo.cpp in Exiv2 0.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long IKEY INFO tag value in an AVI file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9449?: CVE-2014-9449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9449?: CVE-2014-9449 primarily affects Exiv2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9449 published?: CVE-2014-9449 was published on 2015-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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