Vulnerability Description
Cisco ONS 15454 controller cards with software 9.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (flash write outage) via a TCP FIN attack that triggers file-descriptor exhaustion, aka Bug ID CSCug97315.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Ons 15454 System Software | <= 9.6 |
| Cisco | Ons 15454 | All versions |
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2139Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=33681Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-2139Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=33681Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2139?
CVE-2014-2139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco ONS 15454 controller cards with software 9.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (flash write outage) via a TCP FIN attack that triggers file-descriptor exhaustion, a...
How severe is CVE-2014-2139?
CVE-2014-2139 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Cisco Ons 15454 System Software, Cisco Ons 15454.