CVE-2014-3955

Name: CVE-2014-3955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-27T15:55:24.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3955 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. routed in FreeBSD 8.4 through 10.1-RC2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via an RIP request from a source not on a directly connected network.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

routed in FreeBSD 8.4 through 10.1-RC2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via an RIP request from a source not on a directly connected network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	8.4
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.0
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.1
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.2
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.3
Freebsd	Freebsd	10.0
Freebsd	Freebsd	10.1

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3955?

routed in FreeBSD 8.4 through 10.1-RC2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via an RIP request from a source not on a directly connected network.

How severe is CVE-2014-3955?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3955 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3955?

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-2014-3955?

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Source: NVD / NIST