CVE-2014-5505: Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a cra

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2014-5505 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting crystal reports. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an RPT file.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-04 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crystal-reports || rpm -q crystal-reports || crystal-reports --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2014-5505?

crystal reports: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5505 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5505 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-2014-5505 affect?

CVE-2014-5505 affects crystal reports. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data source string in an RPT file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5505?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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