CVE-2014-9191: The CodeWrights HART Device Type Manager (DTM) library in Emerson HART DTM before 1.4.181 allows physically pr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9191?

hart device type manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9191 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9191 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-2014-9191 affect?

CVE-2014-9191 affects hart device type manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The CodeWrights HART Device Type Manager (DTM) library in Emerson HART DTM before 1.4.181 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (DTM outage and FDT Frame application hang) by transmitting crafted response packet

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9191?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9191 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting hart device type manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CodeWrights HART Device Type Manager (DTM) library in Emerson HART DTM before 1.4.181 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (DTM outage and FDT Frame application hang) by transmitting crafted response packets on the 4-20 mA current loop.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2015-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: codewrights

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-10 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codewrights hart device type manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.44

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.44

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hart-device-type-manager || rpm -q hart-device-type-manager || hart-device-type-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hart-device-type-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hart-device-type-manager

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-2014-9191?

hart device type manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9191 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9191 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-2014-9191 affect?

CVE-2014-9191 affects hart device type manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The CodeWrights HART Device Type Manager (DTM) library in Emerson HART DTM before 1.4.181 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (DTM outage and FDT Frame application hang) by transmitting crafted response packet

How urgent is CVE-2014-9191?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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