CVE-2014-0242

Name: CVE-2014-0242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-09T20:15:09.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 8.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. mod_wsgi module before 3.4 for Apache, when used in embedded mode, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the Content-Type header which is generated from memory that may have been freed and then overwritten by a separate thread.. EPSS estimates a 8.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod_wsgi module before 3.4 for Apache, when used in embedded mode, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the Content-Type header which is generated from memory that may have been freed and then overwritten by a separate thread.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

8.53%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modwsgi	Mod Wsgi	< 3.4

References

http://blog.dscpl.com.au/2014/05/security-release-for-modwsgi-version-35.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://modwsgi.readthedocs.org/en/latest/release-notes/version-3.4.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/21/1Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67534Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.dscpl.com.au/2014/05/security-release-for-modwsgi-version-35.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://modwsgi.readthedocs.org/en/latest/release-notes/version-3.4.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/21/1Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67534Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0242?

How severe is CVE-2014-0242?

CVE-2014-0242 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0242?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST