CVE-2014-0749: Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/Libdis/disrsi_.c in Terascale Open-Source Resource and Queue Manager (aka T

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-0749?

torque resource manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-0749 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0749 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-0749 affect?

CVE-2014-0749 affects torque resource manager. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/Libdis/disrsi_.c in Terascale Open-Source Resource and Queue Manager (aka TORQUE Resource Manager) 2.5.x through 2.5.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large count value.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-0749?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-0749 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting torque resource manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/Libdis/disrsi_.c in Terascale Open-Source Resource and Queue Manager (aka TORQUE Resource Manager) 2.5.x through 2.5.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large count value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	17.5% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adaptivecomputing

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-16 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adaptivecomputing torque resource manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.0 · 2.5.1 · 2.5.2 · 2.5.3 · 2.5.4 · 2.5.5 · 2.5.6 · 2.5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy torque-resource-manager || rpm -q torque-resource-manager || torque-resource-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison torque-resource-manager sudo apt install torque-resource-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold torque-resource-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list torque-resource-manager sudo dnf downgrade torque-resource-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add torque-resource-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TORQUE Resource Manager 2.5.x < 2.5.13 - Stack Buffer Overflow Stub

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0749?

torque resource manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0749 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0749 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0749 affect?

CVE-2014-0749 affects torque resource manager. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in lib/Libdis/disrsi_.c in Terascale Open-Source Resource and Queue Manager (aka TORQUE Resource Manager) 2.5.x through 2.5.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large count value.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0749?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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