CVE-2014-3916

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The str_buf_cat function in string.c in Ruby 1.9.3, 2.0.0, and 2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a long string.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 66.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 16, 2014

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/362
cve@mitrehttp://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/375
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67705
cve@mitrehttps://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/9709
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93505
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/362
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/375
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67705
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/9709
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93505

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2014-3916?

CVE-2014-3916 is a none vulnerability published on November 16, 2014. The strbufcat function in string.c in Ruby 1.9.3, 2.0.0, and 2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a long string.

When was CVE-2014-3916 disclosed?

CVE-2014-3916 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 16, 2014, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-3916 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-3916 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 66.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2014-3916?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-3916, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2014-3916

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