MEDIUM
CVE-2014-8878
CWE-310Published: September 28, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
KDE KMail does not encrypt attachments in emails when "automatic encryption" is enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-8878 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
kde1 product(s)
kmail
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/16/10Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75986Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=340312Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243777Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/16/10Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75986Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=340312Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243777Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-8878
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-310
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-310)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-8878 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.