How severe is CVE-2014-6284?

CVE-2014-6284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6284?

CVE-2014-6284 primarily affects Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6284?

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-2014-6284 published?

CVE-2014-6284 was published on 2015-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6284

CVE-2014-6284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise
Published: 2015-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) before 15.7 SP132 and 16.0 before 16.0 SP01 allows remote attackers to bypass the challenge and response mechanism and obtain access to the probe account via a crafted response, aka SAP Security Note 2113995.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6284?: SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) before 15.7 SP132 and 16.0 before 16.0 SP01 allows remote attackers to bypass the challenge and response mechanism and obtain access to the probe account via a crafted response, aka SAP Security Note 2113995.
How severe is CVE-2014-6284?: CVE-2014-6284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-6284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6284?: CVE-2014-6284 primarily affects Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6284?: 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-2014-6284 published?: CVE-2014-6284 was published on 2015-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2015-004/?fid=6200

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:*:sp131:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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