How severe is CVE-2014-3979?

CVE-2014-3979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-3979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3979?

CVE-2014-3979 affects Bytemark Symbiosis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3979?

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-2014-3979 published?

CVE-2014-3979 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3979

CVE-2014-3979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bytemark Symbiosis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bytemark Symbiosis
Published: 2020-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bytemark Symbiosis allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted username, which triggers the firewall to blacklist the IP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3979?: Bytemark Symbiosis allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted username, which triggers the firewall to blacklist the IP.
How severe is CVE-2014-3979?: CVE-2014-3979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-3979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3979?: CVE-2014-3979 affects Bytemark Symbiosis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3979?: 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-2014-3979 published?: CVE-2014-3979 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bytemark:symbiosis:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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