How severe is CVE-2014-0720?

CVE-2014-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0720?

CVE-2014-0720 primarily affects Cisco Ips Sensor Software. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0720?

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

When was CVE-2014-0720 published?

CVE-2014-0720 was published on 2014-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0720

CVE-2014-0720 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ips Sensor Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ips Sensor Software
Published: 2014-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0720?: 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 a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0720?: CVE-2014-0720 primarily affects Cisco Ips Sensor Software. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0720 published?: CVE-2014-0720 was published on 2014-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140219-ips

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.1\(2\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.1\(3\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.1\(4\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.1\(6\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.1\(7\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.1\(8\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ips_sensor_software:7.2\(1\)e4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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