CVE-2014-8322Aircrack-Ng Out-of-Bounds Write
Stack-based buffer overflow in the tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length parameter value.
Published Jan 31, 2020 · Updated Aug 11, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-8322
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-8322 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Aircrack-Ng.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Aircrack-Ng 1:1.2-0~beta3-2, Aircrack-Ng <=1.1, Aircrack-Ng 1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8322
- advisoryhttp://aircrack-ng.blogspot.com/2014/10/aircrack-ng-12-release-candidate-1.html
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128943/Aircrack-ng-1.2-Beta-3-DoS-Code-Execution.html
- advisoryhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98459
- advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35018
- patchhttps://github.com/aircrack-ng/aircrack-ng/commit/091b153f294b9b695b0b2831e65936438b550d7b
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length parameter value.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Aircrack-NgAircrack-Ng | 1.2-beta1, 1.2-beta2, 1.2-beta3 | 1.1 |
Patched Releases
Aircrack-Ng
1:1.2-0~beta3-2, <=1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 31, 2020
Last updated
Aug 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2014-8322
- advisoryaircrack-ng.blogspot.com · aircrack-ng-12-release-candidate-1.html
- advisorypacketstormsecurity.com · Aircrack-ng-1.2-Beta-3-DoS-Code-Execution.html
- advisoryexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · 98459
- advisoryexploit-db.com · 35018
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the tcp_test function in aireplay-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted length parameter value.
Affected: Aircrack-Ng versions 1.2-beta1, 1.2-beta2, 1.2-beta3. 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 Aircrack-Ng 1:1.2-0~beta3-2, Aircrack-Ng <=1.1, Aircrack-Ng 1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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