CVE-2014-8322: Stack-based buffer overflow in the tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8322?

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

Q: Is CVE-2014-8322 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8322 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-2014-8322 affect?

CVE-2014-8322 affects aircrack-ng. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length parameter value.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8322?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-8322 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length parameter value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	23.9% (top 2%)
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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Aireplay-ng 1.2 beta3 - 'tcp_test' Length Stack Overflow

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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-2014-8322?

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

Is CVE-2014-8322 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8322 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-2014-8322 affect?

CVE-2014-8322 affects aircrack-ng. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length parameter value.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8322?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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