CVE-2014-9275: UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and crash) and possibl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9275?

unrtf: upgrade to newer than 0.21.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9275 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9275 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-2014-9275 affect?

CVE-2014-9275 affects unrtf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9275?

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

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9275 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting unrtf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

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	2014-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: unrtf project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-09 23:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unrtf project unrtf UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.21.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.21.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.21.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade unrtf

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-2014-9275?

unrtf: upgrade to newer than 0.21.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9275 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9275 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-2014-9275 affect?

CVE-2014-9275 affects unrtf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). UnRTF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9275?

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

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