CVE-2014-1617

Name: CVE-2014-1617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T22:15:11.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1617 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsys PROMOTIC 8.2.13 contains an ActiveX Control Start Buffer Overflow vulnerability which can lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsys PROMOTIC 8.2.13 contains an ActiveX Control Start Buffer Overflow vulnerability which can lead to denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Promotic	Promotic	8.2.13

References

http://fortiguardcenter.com/encyclopedia/ips/38068Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2014-1617Broken Link
http://fortiguardcenter.com/encyclopedia/ips/38068Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2014-1617Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1617?

Microsys PROMOTIC 8.2.13 contains an ActiveX Control Start Buffer Overflow vulnerability which can lead to denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2014-1617?

CVE-2014-1617 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1617?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-1617?

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Source: NVD / NIST