CVE-2014-0997

Name: CVE-2014-0997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-26T01:29:00.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WiFiMonitor in Android 4.4.4 as used in the Nexus 5 and 4, Android 4.2.2 as used in the LG D806, Android 4.2.2 as used in the Samsung SM-T310, Android 4.1.2 as used in the Motorola RAZR HD, and potentially other unspecified Android releases before 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 does not properly handle exceptions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted 802.11 probe response frame.. EPSS estimates a 6.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WiFiMonitor in Android 4.4.4 as used in the Nexus 5 and 4, Android 4.2.2 as used in the LG D806, Android 4.2.2 as used in the Samsung SM-T310, Android 4.1.2 as used in the Motorola RAZR HD, and potentially other unspecified Android releases before 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 does not properly handle exceptions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted 802.11 probe response frame.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.40%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.4.4
Google	Android	4.2.2
Google	Android	4.1.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130107/Android-WiFi-Direct-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/104Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534544/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72311Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/android-wifi-direct-denial-serviceExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35913/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130107/Android-WiFi-Direct-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/104Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534544/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72311Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/android-wifi-direct-denial-serviceExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35913/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0997?

How severe is CVE-2014-0997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0997?

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