CVE-2014-9458: Heap-based buffer overflow in the GDB debugger module in Hex-Rays IDA Pro before 6.6 cumulative fix 2014-12-24

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9458?

ida: upgrade to newer than 6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9458 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9458 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-2014-9458 affect?

CVE-2014-9458 affects ida. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in the GDB debugger module in Hex-Rays IDA Pro before 6.6 cumulative fix 2014-12-24 allows remote GDB servers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9458?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9458 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ida. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the GDB debugger module in Hex-Rays IDA Pro before 6.6 cumulative fix 2014-12-24 allows remote GDB servers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hex-rays

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-02 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hex-rays ida UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.6

Fixed in: newer than 6.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ida

Note

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

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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-2014-9458?

ida: upgrade to newer than 6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9458 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9458 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-2014-9458 affect?

CVE-2014-9458 affects ida. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in the GDB debugger module in Hex-Rays IDA Pro before 6.6 cumulative fix 2014-12-24 allows remote GDB servers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9458?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

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