How severe is CVE-2014-7992?

CVE-2014-7992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7992?

CVE-2014-7992 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7992?

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

When was CVE-2014-7992 published?

CVE-2014-7992 was published on 2014-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7992

CVE-2014-7992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2014-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DLSw implementation in Cisco IOS does not initialize packet buffers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential information from process memory via a session on TCP port 2067, aka Bug ID CSCur14014.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7992?: The DLSw implementation in Cisco IOS does not initialize packet buffers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential information from process memory via a session on TCP port 2067, aka Bug ID CSCur14014.
How severe is CVE-2014-7992?: CVE-2014-7992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7992?: CVE-2014-7992 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7992 published?: CVE-2014-7992 was published on 2014-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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