CVE-2014-0144
CWE-20Published: September 29, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
QEMU before 2.0.0 block drivers for CLOOP, QCOW2 version 2 and various other image formats are vulnerable to potential memory corruptions, integer/buffer overflows or crash caused by missing input validations which could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the host with the privileges of the QEMU process.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-0144 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-0144 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts