How severe is CVE-2014-2161?

CVE-2014-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2161?

CVE-2014-2161 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence System Software. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2161?

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-2014-2161 published?

CVE-2014-2161 was published on 2014-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2161

CVE-2014-2161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence System Software 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence System Software
Published: 2014-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The H.225 subsystem in Cisco TelePresence System MXP Series Software before F9.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCty45731.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2161?: The H.225 subsystem in Cisco TelePresence System MXP Series Software before F9.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCty45731.
How severe is CVE-2014-2161?: CVE-2014-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2161?: CVE-2014-2161 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence System Software. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2161?: 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-2014-2161 published?: CVE-2014-2161 was published on 2014-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140430-mxp

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:f9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:f9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:f9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:f9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:f9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:fnc9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:fnc9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:fnc9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_system_software:fnc9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:tandberg_2000_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:tandberg_550_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:tandberg_770_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:tandberg_880_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:tandberg_990_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_1000_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_1700_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_codec_3000_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_codec_6000_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_edge_75_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_edge_85_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:telepresence_system_edge_95_mxp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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