CVE-2014-3554

Name: CVE-2014-3554
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-31T14:55:03.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3554 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the ndp_msg_opt_dnssl_domain function in libndp allows remote routers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS Search List (DNSSL) in an IPv6 router advertisement.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the ndp_msg_opt_dnssl_domain function in libndp allows remote routers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS Search List (DNSSL) in an IPv6 router advertisement.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libndp	Libndp	< 1.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/29/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68945Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1118583Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94927Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/29/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68945Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1118583Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94927Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3554?

How severe is CVE-2014-3554?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3554 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3554?

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