CVE-2014-2885: Multiple integer overflows in TrueCrypt 7.1a allow local users to (1) obtain sensitive information via vectors

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2885 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting truecrypt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple integer overflows in TrueCrypt 7.1a allow local users to (1) obtain sensitive information via vectors involving a crafted item->OriginalLength value in the MainThreadProc function in EncryptedIoQueue.c or (2) cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving large StartingOffset and Length values in the ProcessVolumeDeviceControlIrp function in Ntdriver.c.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190, CWE-200, CWE-400
Published	2018-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: truecrypt project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-19 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

truecrypt project truecrypt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.1 a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy truecrypt || rpm -q truecrypt || truecrypt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison truecrypt sudo apt install truecrypt=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo apt-mark hold truecrypt

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

dnf --showduplicates list truecrypt sudo dnf downgrade truecrypt-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add truecrypt

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.

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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-2014-2885?

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

Is CVE-2014-2885 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2885 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-2014-2885 affect?

CVE-2014-2885 affects truecrypt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Multiple integer overflows in TrueCrypt 7.1a allow local users to (1) obtain sensitive information via vectors involving a crafted item->OriginalLength value in the MainThreadProc function in EncryptedIoQueue.c or (2) cause a denial of serv

How urgent is CVE-2014-2885?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-1010208 LOW 3.3 MITIGATE UPGRADE IDRIX, Truecrypt Veracrypt, Truecrypt Prior to 1.23-Hotfix-1 (Veracrypt), all versions (Truecrypt) is affected
CVE-2015-7359 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE The (1) IsVolumeAccessibleByCurrentUser and (2) MountDevice methods in Ntdriver.c in TrueCrypt 7.0, VeraCrypt
CVE-2015-7358 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE The IsDriveLetterAvailable method in Driver/Ntdriver.c in TrueCrypt 7.0, VeraCrypt before 1.15, and CipherShed
CVE-2014-2884 LOW 3.3 DOWNGRADE The ProcessVolumeDeviceControlIrp function in Ntdriver.c in TrueCrypt 7.1a allows local users to bypass access

References

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