CVE-2014-0720 — HIGH (7.1) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2014-0720?

CVE-2014-0720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Cisco IPS Software 7.1 before 7.1(8)E4 and 7.2 before 7.2(2)E4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Analysis Engine process outage) via a flood of jumbo frames, aka Bug ID CSCuh94944.

Q: How severe is CVE-2014-0720?

CVE-2014-0720 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0720?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ips Sensor Software.

Vulnerability Description

Cisco IPS Software 7.1 before 7.1(8)E4 and 7.2 before 7.2(2)E4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Analysis Engine process outage) via a flood of jumbo frames, aka Bug ID CSCuh94944.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ips Sensor Software	<= 7.1\(1\)e4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-0720?

CVE-2014-0720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Cisco IPS Software 7.1 before 7.1(8)E4 and 7.2 before 7.2(2)E4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Analysis Engine process outage) via a flood of jumbo frames, aka Bug ID CSCuh94944.

How severe is CVE-2014-0720?

CVE-2014-0720 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0720?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ips Sensor Software.