CVE-2014-0256

Name: CVE-2014-0256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-14T11:13:04.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 41.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (iSCSI service outage) by sending many crafted packets, aka "iSCSI Target Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 41.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (iSCSI service outage) by sending many crafted packets, aka "iSCSI Target Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

41.78%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0256?

How severe is CVE-2014-0256?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 41.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0256?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST