CVE-2014-3270

Name: CVE-2014-3270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-20T11:13:38.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DHCPv6 implementation in Cisco IOS XR allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCul80924.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DHCPv6 implementation in Cisco IOS XR allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCul80924.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th 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-2014-3270Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-3270Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3270?

The DHCPv6 implementation in Cisco IOS XR allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCul80924.

How severe is CVE-2014-3270?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3270?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-3270?

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Source: NVD / NIST