CVE-2014-2195

Name: CVE-2014-2195
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-20T11:13:37.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2195 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) devices, when Active Directory is enabled, does not properly handle group names, which allows remote attackers to gain role privileges by leveraging group-name similarity, aka Bug ID CSCum86085.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco AsyncOS on Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) devices, when Active Directory is enabled, does not properly handle group names, which allows remote attackers to gain role privileges by leveraging group-name similarity, aka Bug ID CSCum86085.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asyncos	All versions
Cisco	Content Security Management Appliance	All versions
Cisco	Email Security Appliance Firmware	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2195Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2195Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2195?

How severe is CVE-2014-2195?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2195 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2195?

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