CVE-2014-8321: Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8321?

aircrack-ng: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8321 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8321 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-2014-8321 affect?

CVE-2014-8321 affects aircrack-ng. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2014-8321 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting aircrack-ng. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2020-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aircrack-ng

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-31 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aircrack-ng aircrack-ng UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1 · 1.2 beta1 · 1.2 beta2 · 1.2 beta3

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aircrack-ng || rpm -q aircrack-ng || aircrack-ng --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aircrack-ng

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aircrack-ng

Note

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

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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-2014-8321?

aircrack-ng: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8321 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8321 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-2014-8321 affect?

CVE-2014-8321 affects aircrack-ng. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8321?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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