CVE-2014-5439
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-11-19
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2014-5439?
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2014-5439 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2014-5439 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-5439?
CVE-2014-5439 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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