How severe is CVE-2014-7989?

CVE-2014-7989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7989?

CVE-2014-7989 primarily affects Cisco B200 M3. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7989?

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

When was CVE-2014-7989 published?

CVE-2014-7989 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7989

CVE-2014-7989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco B200 M3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco B200 M3
Published: 2014-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Unified Computing System on B-Series blade servers allows local users to gain shell privileges via a crafted (1) ping6 or (2) traceroute6 command, aka Bug ID CSCuq38176.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7989?: Cisco Unified Computing System on B-Series blade servers allows local users to gain shell privileges via a crafted (1) ping6 or (2) traceroute6 command, aka Bug ID CSCuq38176.
How severe is CVE-2014-7989?: CVE-2014-7989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7989?: CVE-2014-7989 primarily affects Cisco B200 M3. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7989 published?: CVE-2014-7989 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b200_m3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b200_m4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b22_m3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b230_m2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b260_m4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b420_m3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b440_m2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:b460_m4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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