CVE-2014-9028: Heap-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9028?

libflac: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9028 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9028 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-2014-9028 affect?

CVE-2014-9028 affects libflac. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9028?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9028 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting libflac. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.9% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: flac

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-26 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flac libflac UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libflac || rpm -q libflac || libflac --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libflac

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libflac

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-9028?

libflac: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9028 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9028 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-2014-9028 affect?

CVE-2014-9028 affects libflac. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .flac file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9028?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-8962 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in stream_decoder.c in libFLAC before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arb

References

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