How severe is CVE-2014-9632?

CVE-2014-9632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9632?

CVE-2014-9632 primarily affects Avg Protection. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9632?

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-2014-9632 published?

CVE-2014-9632 was published on 2015-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9632

CVE-2014-9632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avg Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Avg Protection
Published: 2015-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The TDI driver (avgtdix.sys) in AVG Internet Security before 2013.3495 Hot Fix 18 and 2015.x before 2015.5315 and Protection before 2015.5315 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted 0x830020f8 IOCTL call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9632?: The TDI driver (avgtdix.sys) in AVG Internet Security before 2013.3495 Hot Fix 18 and 2015.x before 2015.5315 and Protection before 2015.5315 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted 0x830020f8 IOCTL call.
How severe is CVE-2014-9632?: CVE-2014-9632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9632?: CVE-2014-9632 primarily affects Avg Protection. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9632?: 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-2014-9632 published?: CVE-2014-9632 was published on 2015-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:avg:protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avg:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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