How severe is CVE-2014-9638?

CVE-2014-9638 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9638 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-2014-9638?

CVE-2014-9638 primarily affects Xiph Vorbis-tools. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9638?

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

When was CVE-2014-9638 published?

CVE-2014-9638 was published on 2015-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9638

CVE-2014-9638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xiph Vorbis-tools 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xiph Vorbis-tools
Published: 2015-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

oggenc in vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a WAV file with the number of channels set to zero.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9638?: oggenc in vorbis-tools 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a WAV file with the number of channels set to zero.
How severe is CVE-2014-9638?: CVE-2014-9638 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9638 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-2014-9638?: CVE-2014-9638 primarily affects Xiph Vorbis-tools. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9638 published?: CVE-2014-9638 was published on 2015-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xiph:vorbis-tools:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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