CVE-2014-2940

Name: CVE-2014-2940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-15T11:15:42.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cobham Sailor 900 and 6000 satellite terminals with firmware 1.08 MFHF and 2.11 VHF have hardcoded credentials for the administrator account, which allows attackers to obtain administrative control by leveraging physical access or terminal access.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cobham Sailor 900 and 6000 satellite terminals with firmware 1.08 MFHF and 2.11 VHF have hardcoded credentials for the administrator account, which allows attackers to obtain administrative control by leveraging physical access or terminal access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cobham	Sailor 900 Firmware	1.08_mfhf
Cobham	Sailor 900 Firmware	2.11_vhf
Cobham	Sailor 6000 Series Firmware	1.08_mfhf
Cobham	Sailor 6000 Series Firmware	2.11_vhf

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/460687Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/460687Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2940?

How severe is CVE-2014-2940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2940?

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