CVE-2014-2144

Name: CVE-2014-2144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-05T04:01:38.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2144 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IOS XR does not properly throttle ICMPv6 redirect packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (IPv4 and IPv6 transit outage) via crafted redirect messages, aka Bug ID CSCum14266.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IOS XR does not properly throttle ICMPv6 redirect packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (IPv4 and IPv6 transit outage) via crafted redirect messages, aka Bug ID CSCum14266.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xr	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2144Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2144Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2144?

How severe is CVE-2014-2144?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2144 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2144?

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