How severe is CVE-2014-2842?

CVE-2014-2842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2842?

CVE-2014-2842 primarily affects Juniper Screenos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2842?

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-2014-2842 published?

CVE-2014-2842 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2842

CVE-2014-2842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juniper Screenos 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% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Juniper Screenos
Published: 2014-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Juniper ScreenOS 6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and restart or failover) via a malformed SSL/TLS packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2842?: Juniper ScreenOS 6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and restart or failover) via a malformed SSL/TLS packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-2842?: CVE-2014-2842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2842?: CVE-2014-2842 primarily affects Juniper Screenos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2842?: 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-2014-2842 published?: CVE-2014-2842 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:juniper:screenos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:screenos:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:screenos:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:screenos:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:screenos:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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