CVE-2014-9205: Stack-based buffer overflow in the PmBase64Decode function in an unspecified demonstration application in MICR

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9205?

promotic: upgrade to newer than 8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9205 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9205 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-2014-9205 affect?

CVE-2014-9205 affects promotic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in the PmBase64Decode function in an unspecified demonstration application in MICROSYS PROMOTIC stable before 8.2.19 and PROMOTIC development before 8.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by prov

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9205?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9205 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting promotic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PmBase64Decode function in an unspecified demonstration application in MICROSYS PROMOTIC stable before 8.2.19 and PROMOTIC development before 8.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of data.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-29 10:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsys promotic UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.2.18 · <= 8.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade promotic

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-2014-9205?

promotic: upgrade to newer than 8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9205 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9205 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-2014-9205 affect?

CVE-2014-9205 affects promotic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in the PmBase64Decode function in an unspecified demonstration application in MICROSYS PROMOTIC stable before 8.2.19 and PROMOTIC development before 8.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by prov

How urgent is CVE-2014-9205?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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