CVE-2014-2139

Name: CVE-2014-2139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-12T04:37:31.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2139 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco ONS 15454 controller cards with software 9.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (flash write outage) via a TCP FIN attack that triggers file-descriptor exhaustion, aka Bug ID CSCug97315.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco ONS 15454 controller cards with software 9.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (flash write outage) via a TCP FIN attack that triggers file-descriptor exhaustion, aka Bug ID CSCug97315.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	<= 9.6
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.0
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.1
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.2
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.2.1
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.2.2
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.3
Cisco	Cisco Ons 15454 System Software	9.4
Cisco	Ons 15454	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2139Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=33681Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2139Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=33681Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2139?

How severe is CVE-2014-2139?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2139 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2139?

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