How severe is CVE-2014-2964?

CVE-2014-2964 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2964?

CVE-2014-2964 primarily affects Cobham Aviator 700d. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2964?

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

When was CVE-2014-2964 published?

CVE-2014-2964 was published on 2014-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2964

CVE-2014-2964 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cobham Aviator 700d with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cobham Aviator 700d
Published: 2014-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cobham Aviator 700D and 700E satellite terminals have hardcoded passwords for the (1) debug, (2) prod, (3) do160, and (4) flrp programs, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges by sending a password over a serial line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2964?: Cobham Aviator 700D and 700E satellite terminals have hardcoded passwords for the (1) debug, (2) prod, (3) do160, and (4) flrp programs, which allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges by sending a password over a serial line.
How severe is CVE-2014-2964?: CVE-2014-2964 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2964?: CVE-2014-2964 primarily affects Cobham Aviator 700d. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2964 published?: CVE-2014-2964 was published on 2014-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/882207

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cobham:aviator_700d:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cobham:aviator_700e:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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