How severe is CVE-2014-6602?

CVE-2014-6602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6602?

CVE-2014-6602 primarily affects Microsoft Nokia Asha 501 Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6602?

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

When was CVE-2014-6602 published?

CVE-2014-6602 was published on 2014-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6602

CVE-2014-6602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Nokia Asha 501 Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Nokia Asha 501 Software
Published: 2014-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Asha OS on the Microsoft Mobile Nokia Asha 501 phone 14.0.4 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism, and read or modify contact information or dial arbitrary telephone numbers, by tapping the SOS Option and then tapping the Green Call Option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6602?: Microsoft Asha OS on the Microsoft Mobile Nokia Asha 501 phone 14.0.4 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism, and read or modify contact information or dial arbitrary telephone numbers, by tapping the SOS Option and then tapping the Green Call Option.
How severe is CVE-2014-6602?: CVE-2014-6602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6602?: CVE-2014-6602 primarily affects Microsoft Nokia Asha 501 Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6602 published?: CVE-2014-6602 was published on 2014-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nokia_asha_501_software:14.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:microsoft:nokia_asha_501:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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