Is CVE-2014-5349 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-5349, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-5349 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-5349 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-5349?

CVE-2014-5349 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-5349

CWE-119Published: August 19, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Baidu Spark Browser 26.5.9999.3511 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via nested calls to the window.print JavaScript function.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-5349 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-5349. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.