CVE-2014-3796

CVE-2014-3796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Nsx 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

Description

VMware NSX 6.0 before 6.0.6, and vCloud Networking and Security (vCNS) 5.1 before 5.1.4.2 and 5.5 before 5.5.3, does not properly validate input, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3796?
VMware NSX 6.0 before 6.0.6, and vCloud Networking and Security (vCNS) 5.1 before 5.1.4.2 and 5.5 before 5.5.3, does not properly validate input, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3796?
CVE-2014-3796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3796 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3796?
CVE-2014-3796 primarily affects Vmware Nsx. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3796?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3796 published?
CVE-2014-3796 was published on 2014-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

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