CVE-2014-9497

Name: CVE-2014-9497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-29T20:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mpg123	Mpg123	<= 1.17.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/5Mailing List, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201502-01Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/201/Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/5Mailing List, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201502-01Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sourceforge.net/p/mpg123/bugs/201/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9497?

Buffer overflow in mpg123 before 1.18.0.

How severe is CVE-2014-9497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9497?

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