How severe is CVE-2014-1966?

CVE-2014-1966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1966?

CVE-2014-1966 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1966?

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-2014-1966 published?

CVE-2014-1966 was published on 2014-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1966

CVE-2014-1966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System
Published: 2014-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SNMP implementation in Siemens RuggedCom ROS before 3.11, ROS 3.11 for RS950G, ROS 3.12 before 3.12.4, and ROS 4.0 for RSG2488 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) via crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1966?: The SNMP implementation in Siemens RuggedCom ROS before 3.11, ROS 3.11 for RS950G, ROS 3.12 before 3.12.4, and ROS 4.0 for RSG2488 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2014-1966?: CVE-2014-1966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1966?: CVE-2014-1966 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1966?: 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-2014-1966 published?: CVE-2014-1966 was published on 2014-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rugged_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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