How severe is CVE-2014-2537?

CVE-2014-2537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2537?

CVE-2014-2537 primarily affects Sophos Unified Threat Management Software. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2537?

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-2014-2537 published?

CVE-2014-2537 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2537

CVE-2014-2537 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Unified Threat Management 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Sophos Unified Threat Management Software
Published: 2014-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory leak in the TCP stack in the kernel in Sophos UTM before 9.109 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2537?: Memory leak in the TCP stack in the kernel in Sophos UTM before 9.109 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-2537?: CVE-2014-2537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2537?: CVE-2014-2537 primarily affects Sophos Unified Threat Management Software. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2537?: 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-2014-2537 published?: CVE-2014-2537 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:unified_threat_management_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sophos:unified_threat_management_software:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sophos:unified_threat_management_software:9.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sophos:unified_threat_management_software:9.107:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:110:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:120:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:220:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:320:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:425:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:525:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sophos:unified_threat_management:625:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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