HIGH
CVE-2014-2894
CWE-189Published: April 23, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Off-by-one error in the cmd_smart function in the smart self test in hw/ide/core.c in QEMU before 2.0 allows local users to have unspecified impact via a SMART EXECUTE OFFLINE command that triggers a buffer underflow and memory corruption.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-2894 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
qemu1 product(s)
qemu
Source: NVD CPE · 75 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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http://secunia.com/advisories/57945Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-2894
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 23, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-2894 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.