CVE-2014-8001

Name: CVE-2014-8001
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-25T17:59:00.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in decode.cpp in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encoded media file.. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in decode.cpp in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encoded media file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.55%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Openh264	<= 1.2.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36500Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/cisco/openh264/pull/1088/filesPatch
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36500Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/cisco/openh264/pull/1088/filesPatch

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8001?

Buffer overflow in decode.cpp in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encoded media file.

How severe is CVE-2014-8001?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8001?

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-2014-8001?

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Source: NVD / NIST