How severe is CVE-2014-0327?

CVE-2014-0327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-0327 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0327?

CVE-2014-0327 primarily affects Iridium Open Port. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0327?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0327 published?

CVE-2014-0327 was published on 2014-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0327

CVE-2014-0327 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iridium Open Port with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iridium Open Port
Published: 2014-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Terminal Upgrade Tool in the Pilot Below Deck Equipment (BDE) and OpenPort implementations on Iridium satellite terminals allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading new firmware to TCP port 54321.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0327?: The Terminal Upgrade Tool in the Pilot Below Deck Equipment (BDE) and OpenPort implementations on Iridium satellite terminals allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading new firmware to TCP port 54321.
How severe is CVE-2014-0327?: CVE-2014-0327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-0327 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0327?: CVE-2014-0327 primarily affects Iridium Open Port. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0327?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0327 published?: CVE-2014-0327 was published on 2014-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578598

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:iridium:open_port:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:iridium:pilot_below_deck_equipment:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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