CVE-2014-8165

Name: CVE-2014-8165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-19T15:59:05.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerpc-Utils Project	Powerpc-Utils	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8165?

scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

How severe is CVE-2014-8165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8165?

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