CVE-2014-9920

Name: CVE-2014-9920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-14T22:59:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unauthorized execution of binary vulnerability in McAfee (now Intel Security) McAfee Application Control (MAC) 6.0.0 before hotfix 9726, 6.0.1 before hotfix 9068, 6.1.0 before hotfix 692, 6.1.1 before hotfix 399, 6.1.2 before hotfix 426, and 6.1.3 before hotfix 357 and earlier allows attackers to create a malformed Windows binary that is considered non-executable and is not protected through the whitelisting protection feature via a specific set of circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthorized execution of binary vulnerability in McAfee (now Intel Security) McAfee Application Control (MAC) 6.0.0 before hotfix 9726, 6.0.1 before hotfix 9068, 6.1.0 before hotfix 692, 6.1.1 before hotfix 399, 6.1.2 before hotfix 426, and 6.1.3 before hotfix 357 and earlier allows attackers to create a malformed Windows binary that is considered non-executable and is not protected through the whitelisting protection feature via a specific set of circumstances.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Application Control	6.0.0
Mcafee	Application Control	6.0.1
Mcafee	Application Control	6.1.0
Mcafee	Application Control	6.1.1
Mcafee	Application Control	6.1.2
Mcafee	Application Control	6.1.3

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10077Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10077Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9920?

How severe is CVE-2014-9920?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9920?

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