How severe is CVE-2014-9756?

CVE-2014-9756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9756?

CVE-2014-9756 primarily affects Libsndfile Project Libsndfile. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9756?

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

When was CVE-2014-9756 published?

CVE-2014-9756 was published on 2015-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9756

CVE-2014-9756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile Project Libsndfile 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-369.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-369
Affected product: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile
Published: 2015-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the headindex variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9756?: The psf_fwrite function in file_io.c in libsndfile allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the headindex variable.
How severe is CVE-2014-9756?: CVE-2014-9756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9756?: CVE-2014-9756 primarily affects Libsndfile Project Libsndfile. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9756 published?: CVE-2014-9756 was published on 2015-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:libsndfile_project:libsndfile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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