CVE-2014-8165: scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allo

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2014-8165 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting powerpc-utils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-345
Published	2015-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: powerpc-utils project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-02-19 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

powerpc-utils project powerpc-utils 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 powerpc-utils || rpm -q powerpc-utils || powerpc-utils --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-2014-8165?

powerpc-utils: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8165 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8165 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-2014-8165 affect?

CVE-2014-8165 affects powerpc-utils. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). scripts/amsvis/powerpcAMS/amsnet.py in powerpc-utils-python uses the pickle Python module unsafely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized object.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8165?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

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