CVE-2014-0980: Buffer overflow in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT 3.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a cra

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-0980 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting publish it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT 3.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PUI file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	40.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: poster software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-02-11 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

poster software publish it DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6d

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6d

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy publish-it || rpm -q publish-it || publish-it --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6d (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison publish-it sudo apt install publish-it=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6d> sudo apt-mark hold publish-it

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

dnf --showduplicates list publish-it sudo dnf downgrade publish-it-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6d> sudo dnf versionlock add publish-it

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: Publish-It 3.6d - Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Publish-It - '.PUI' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH) (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: Publish-It 3.6d - '.pui' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Exploit-DB: Publish-It 3.6d - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Metasploit: Publish-It PUI Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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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-2014-0980?

publish it: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0980 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0980 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-2014-0980 affect?

CVE-2014-0980 affects publish it. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT 3.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PUI file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0980?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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