How severe is CVE-2014-2183?

CVE-2014-2183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2183?

CVE-2014-2183 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xe. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2183?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-2183 published?

CVE-2014-2183 was published on 2014-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2183

CVE-2014-2183 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ios Xe
Published: 2014-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The L2TP module in Cisco IOS XE 3.10S(.2) and earlier on ASR 1000 routers allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (ESP card reload) via a malformed L2TP packet, aka Bug ID CSCun09973.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2183?: The L2TP module in Cisco IOS XE 3.10S(.2) and earlier on ASR 1000 routers allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (ESP card reload) via a malformed L2TP packet, aka Bug ID CSCun09973.
How severe is CVE-2014-2183?: CVE-2014-2183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2183?: CVE-2014-2183 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xe. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2183?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2183 published?: CVE-2014-2183 was published on 2014-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:3.10.0s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:3.10.1s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:3.10.1s1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1001:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1002:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1002-x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1002_fixed_router:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1004:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1006:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1013:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_1023_router:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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