CVE-2014-1702

CVE-2014-1702 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Blink web database implementation, specifically within the DatabaseThread::cleanupDatabaseThread function, affecting Google Chrome versions prior to 33.0.1750.149. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially achieve other unspecified impacts due to improper handling of scheduled tasks during thread shutdown. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with a network attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Its EPSS score is low, suggesting a low probability of exploitation. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit or Nuclei, or entries in ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, consistent with the majority of reported vulnerabilities.