How severe is CVE-2014-3308?

CVE-2014-3308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3308?

CVE-2014-3308 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xr. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3308?

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

When was CVE-2014-3308 published?

CVE-2014-3308 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3308

CVE-2014-3308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ios Xr
Published: 2014-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco IOS XR on Trident line cards in ASR 9000 devices lacks a static punt policer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCun83985.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3308?: Cisco IOS XR on Trident line cards in ASR 9000 devices lacks a static punt policer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCun83985.
How severe is CVE-2014-3308?: CVE-2014-3308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3308?: CVE-2014-3308 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xr. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3308 published?: CVE-2014-3308 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9000_rsp440_router:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9001:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9006:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9010:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9904:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9912:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asr_9922:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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