PatchTheCVECVE-2014-5444: Geary before 0.6.3 does not present the user with a warning when a TLS certificate error is detected, which ma
CVE-2014-5444 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting geary. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Geary before 0.6.3 does not present the user with a warning when a TLS certificate error is detected, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via a crafted certificate.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-310 |
| Published | 2014-09-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2014-5444?
geary: upgrade to newer than 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-5444 being exploited?
CVE-2014-5444 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-2014-5444 affect?
CVE-2014-5444 affects geary. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Geary before 0.6.3 does not present the user with a warning when a TLS certificate error is detected, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via a crafted certificate.
How urgent is CVE-2014-5444?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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