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CVE-2014-5407: Schneider Electric VAMPSET Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Schneider Electric VAMPSET 2.2.136 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service (application halt) via a malformed (1) setting file or (2) disturbance recording file.

MediumCVSS 4.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Schneider Electric VAMPSET engineering software. A user who can open a specially malformed settings or disturbance recording file could crash the application. The sources describe local, authenticated interaction rather than remote compromise, so business urgency is mainly around operational disruption and unsafe file-handling practices in environments using VAMPSET. Exposure is most likely on engineering workstations or maintenance systems where Schneider Electric VAMPSET is installed and users process project, settings, or disturbance recording files from external or untrusted sources. Treat this as a moderate operational-risk issue. Prioritize environments where VAMPSET supports protection relay or power-system workflows, especially if engineers exchange files with vendors, contractors, or field teams. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running Schneider Electric VAMPSET.; Check Schneider Electric and CISA advisory guidance for corrected versions or vendor mitigations.; Restrict VAMPSET file handling to trusted sources and controlled transfer paths..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.1 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.1CVSS 2.0MediumAV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P2.76.4Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 2.0 score

4.1Medium
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2014-5407Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

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NetworkAdjacentLocal
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Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone
Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Schneider ElectricVAMPSET0, 2.2.145unaffected
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