CVE-2014-5044

CRITICALNVD 9.8

9.8

Multiple integer overflows in libgfortran might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Fortran application crash) via vectors related to array allocation.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: —
EPSS: 88.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 7, 2018

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (10)

secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/24/1
secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/31/6
secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1122812
secalert@redhathttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94849
secalert@redhathttps://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc/trunk/libgfortran/ChangeLog?limit_changes=0&view=markup&pathrev=211721
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/24/1
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/31/6
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1122812
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94849
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://gcc.gnu.org/viewcvs/gcc/trunk/libgfortran/ChangeLog?limit_changes=0&view=markup&pathrev=211721

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-190Integer Overflow or Wraparound

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2014-5044?

CVE-2014-5044 is a critical vulnerability published on March 7, 2018. Multiple integer overflows in libgfortran might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Fortran application crash) via vectors related to array allocation.

When was CVE-2014-5044 disclosed?

CVE-2014-5044 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 7, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-5044 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-5044 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-5044?

CVE-2014-5044 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2014-5044?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-5044, 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-2014-5044

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