How severe is CVE-2014-9687?

CVE-2014-9687 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9687 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9687?

CVE-2014-9687 affects Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9687?

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

When was CVE-2014-9687 published?

CVE-2014-9687 was published on 2015-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9687

CVE-2014-9687 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils
Published: 2015-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

eCryptfs 104 and earlier uses a default salt to encrypt the mount passphrase, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9687?: eCryptfs 104 and earlier uses a default salt to encrypt the mount passphrase, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-9687?: CVE-2014-9687 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9687 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9687?: CVE-2014-9687 affects Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9687?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9687 published?: CVE-2014-9687 was published on 2015-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs-utils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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