CVE-2019-14274: MCPP 2.7.2 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the do_msg() function in support.c.

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MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-14274 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mcpp, backports sle, leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MCPP 2.7.2 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the do_msg() function in support.c.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mcpp project · opensuse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-26 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mcpp project mcpp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mcpp sudo apt install mcpp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.2> sudo apt-mark hold mcpp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mcpp sudo dnf downgrade mcpp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mcpp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

opensuse backports sle DOWNGRADE

Affected: 15.0 sp1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backports-sle || rpm -q backports-sle || backports-sle --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backports-sle sudo apt install backports-sle=<VERSION_BEFORE_15.0> sudo apt-mark hold backports-sle

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list backports-sle sudo dnf downgrade backports-sle-<VERSION_BEFORE_15.0> sudo dnf versionlock add backports-sle

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

opensuse leap MITIGATE

Affected: 15.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2019-14274?

mcpp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; backports sle: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14274 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14274 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-2019-14274 affect?

CVE-2019-14274 affects mcpp, backports sle, leap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). MCPP 2.7.2 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the do_msg() function in support.c.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14274?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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