CVE-2014-2140

Name: CVE-2014-2140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-12T04:37:31.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2140 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 (card reset) via a TCP FIN attack that triggers file-descriptor exhaustion and a failure to open a CAL pipe, aka Bug ID CSCug97348.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% 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 (card reset) via a TCP FIN attack that triggers file-descriptor exhaustion and a failure to open a CAL pipe, aka Bug ID CSCug97348.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.6th 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-2014-2140Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=33680Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2140Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=33680Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2140?

How severe is CVE-2014-2140?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2140?

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