CVE-2014-3888
HighPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in BKFSim_vhfd.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.03.20 and earlier, Exaopc R3.72.00 and earlier, B/M9000CS R5.05.01 and earlier, and B/M9000 VP R7.03.01 and earlier, when FCS/Test Function is enabled,…
Published Jul 10, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-3888 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.3 v2) affecting B\/m9000cs Software (Yokogawa), B\/m9000 Vp Software (Yokogawa), Centum Cs 1000 Software (Yokogawa) and 12 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including B\/m9000 Vp Software 7.03.01, B\/m9000cs Software 5.05.01, Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class Software 3.09.50.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
8.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
62%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in BKFSim_vhfd.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.03.20 and earlier, Exaopc R3.72.00 and earlier, B/M9000CS R5.05.01 and earlier, and B/M9000 VP R7.03.01 and earlier, when FCS/Test Function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| B\/m9000cs SoftwareYokogawa | See advisory | 5.05.01 |
| B\/m9000 Vp SoftwareYokogawa | See advisory | 7.03.01 |
| Centum Cs 1000 SoftwareYokogawa | See advisory | n/a |
| Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class SoftwareYokogawa | See advisory | 3.09.50 |
| Centum Cs 3000 SoftwareYokogawa | See advisory | 2.23.00 |
Patched Releases
B\/m9000 Vp Software
7.03.01
B\/m9000cs Software
5.05.01
Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class Software
3.09.50
Centum Cs 3000 Software
2.23.00
Centum Vp Entry Class Software
5.03.00
Centum Vp Software
5.03.20
Exaopc
3.72.00
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 10, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryhttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-189-01
- advisoryhttp://www.yokogawa.com/dcs/security/ysar/YSAR-14-0002E.pdf
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127382/Yokogawa-CS3000-BKFSim_vhfd.exe-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploitMSF yokogawa_bkfsim_vhfd.rb
- exploitExploitDB-34009
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in BKFSim_vhfd.exe in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.03.20 and earlier, Exaopc R3.72.00 and earlier, B/M9000CS R5.05.01 and earlier, and B/M9000 VP R7.03.01 and earlier, when FCS/Test Function is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitra…
Affected: B\/m9000cs Software (Yokogawa); B\/m9000 Vp Software (Yokogawa); Centum Cs 1000 Software (Yokogawa), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including B\/m9000 Vp Software 7.03.01, B\/m9000cs Software 5.05.01, Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class Software 3.09.50.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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