CVE-2014-9497
CVE-2014-9497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mpg123 with a CVSS 3.x 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 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mpg123
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9497?
- Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9497?
- CVE-2014-9497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-9497 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9497?
- CVE-2014-9497 affects Mpg123. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9497?
- 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-2014-9497 published?
- CVE-2014-9497 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/5
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201502-01
- https://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/201/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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