CVE-2014-2892: Heap-based buffer overflow in the get_answer function in mmsh.c in libmms before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2892?

libmms: upgrade to newer than 0.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2892 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2892 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-2014-2892 affect?

CVE-2014-2892 affects libmms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in the get_answer function in mmsh.c in libmms before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in an MMS over HTTP (MMSH) server response.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2892?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2892 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting libmms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the get_answer function in mmsh.c in libmms before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in an MMS over HTTP (MMSH) server response.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libmms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-22 14:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libmms project libmms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.3 · 0.6 · 0.6.1 · 0.6.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libmms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libmms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2892?

libmms: upgrade to newer than 0.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2892 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2892 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-2014-2892 affect?

CVE-2014-2892 affects libmms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in the get_answer function in mmsh.c in libmms before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in an MMS over HTTP (MMSH) server response.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2892?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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