How severe is CVE-2014-3270?

CVE-2014-3270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3270?

CVE-2014-3270 affects Cisco Ios Xr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3270?

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

When was CVE-2014-3270 published?

CVE-2014-3270 was published on 2014-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3270

CVE-2014-3270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ios Xr
Published: 2014-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DHCPv6 implementation in Cisco IOS XR allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCul80924.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3270?: The DHCPv6 implementation in Cisco IOS XR allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCul80924.
How severe is CVE-2014-3270?: CVE-2014-3270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3270?: CVE-2014-3270 affects Cisco Ios Xr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3270 published?: CVE-2014-3270 was published on 2014-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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