CVE-2014-9642

Name: CVE-2014-9642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-06T15:59:10.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. bdagent.sys in BullGuard Antivirus, Internet Security, Premium Protection, and Online Backup before 15.0.288 allows local users to write data to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted 0x0022405c IOCTL call.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

bdagent.sys in BullGuard Antivirus, Internet Security, Premium Protection, and Online Backup before 15.0.288 allows local users to write data to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted 0x0022405c IOCTL call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bullguard	Bdagent.Sys	<= 1.0.0.6
Bullguard	Internet Security	<= 14.1.287
Bullguard	Online Backup	<= 14.1.287
Bullguard	Premium Protection	<= 14.1.287

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9642?

How severe is CVE-2014-9642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9642?

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