How severe is CVE-2014-2608?

CVE-2014-2608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2608?

CVE-2014-2608 affects Hpe Smart Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2608?

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-2014-2608 published?

CVE-2014-2608 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2608

CVE-2014-2608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Smart Update Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Smart Update Manager
Published: 2014-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Smart Update Manager 6.x before 6.4.1 on Windows, and 6.2.x through 6.4.x before 6.4.1 on Linux, allows local users to obtain sensitive information, and consequently gain privileges, via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2608?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Smart Update Manager 6.x before 6.4.1 on Windows, and 6.2.x through 6.4.x before 6.4.1 on Linux, allows local users to obtain sensitive information, and consequently gain privileges, via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-2608?: CVE-2014-2608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2608?: CVE-2014-2608 affects Hpe Smart Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2608?: 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-2014-2608 published?: CVE-2014-2608 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04302476

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hpe:smart_update_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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