CVE-2014-9596

Name: CVE-2014-9596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-15T23:59:00.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Panasonic Arbitrator Back-End Server (BES) MK 2.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 4.08.003.0, when USB Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, and MK 3.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 5.06.000.0, when Embedded Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, does not use encryption, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for client-server traffic, as demonstrated by Active Directory credential information.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Panasonic Arbitrator Back-End Server (BES) MK 2.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 4.08.003.0, when USB Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, and MK 3.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 5.06.000.0, when Embedded Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, does not use encryption, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for client-server traffic, as demonstrated by Active Directory credential information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Panasonic	Arbitrator Back-End Server Mk 3.0 Vpu Firmware	<= 9.3.1
Panasonic	Arbitrator Back-End Server Mk 3.0 Vpu	All versions
Panasonic	Arbitrator Back-End Server Mk 2.0 Vpu Firmware	<= 9.3.1
Panasonic	Arbitrator Back-End Server Mk 2.0 Vpu	All versions

References

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8c9cff2e712e3b7d09a07ecef&id=21f059b3abVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/117604Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8c9cff2e712e3b7d09a07ecef&id=21f059b3abVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/117604Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9596?

How severe is CVE-2014-9596?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9596?

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