CVE-2014-5506: Double free vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2014-5506 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.

Double free vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted connection string record in an RPT file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
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

sap crystal reports MITIGATE

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-2014-5506?

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

Is CVE-2014-5506 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5506 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-2014-5506 affect?

CVE-2014-5506 affects crystal reports. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Double free vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted connection string record in an RPT file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5506?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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