How severe is CVE-2014-8950?

CVE-2014-8950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8950?

CVE-2014-8950 primarily affects Checkpoint Security Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8950?

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-2014-8950 published?

CVE-2014-8950 was published on 2014-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8950

CVE-2014-8950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Security Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Checkpoint Security Gateway
Published: 2014-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Check Point Security Gateway R77 and R77.10, when the (1) URL Filtering or (2) Identity Awareness blade is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving an HTTPS request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8950?: Unspecified vulnerability in Check Point Security Gateway R77 and R77.10, when the (1) URL Filtering or (2) Identity Awareness blade is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving an HTTPS request.
How severe is CVE-2014-8950?: CVE-2014-8950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8950?: CVE-2014-8950 primarily affects Checkpoint Security Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8950?: 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-2014-8950 published?: CVE-2014-8950 was published on 2014-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:security_gateway:r77:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:security_gateway:r77.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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