CVE-2014-9596
CVE-2014-9596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Panasonic Arbitrator Back-end Server Mk 3.0 Vpu Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Panasonic Arbitrator Back-end Server Mk 3.0 Vpu Firmware
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Description
Panasonic Arbitrator Back-End Server (BES) MK 2.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 4.08.003.0, when USB Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, and MK 3.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 5.06.000.0, when Embedded Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, does not use encryption, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for client-server traffic, as demonstrated by Active Directory credential information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9596?
- Panasonic Arbitrator Back-End Server (BES) MK 2.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 4.08.003.0, when USB Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, and MK 3.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 5.06.000.0, when Embedded Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, does not use encryption, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for client-server traffic, as demonstrated by Active Directory credential information.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9596?
- CVE-2014-9596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-9596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9596?
- CVE-2014-9596 primarily affects Panasonic Arbitrator Back-end Server Mk 3.0 Vpu Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9596?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-9596 published?
- CVE-2014-9596 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8c9cff2e712e3b7d09a07ecef&id=21f059b3ab
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/117604
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:panasonic:arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_3.0_vpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:panasonic:arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_3.0_vpu:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:panasonic:arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_2.0_vpu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:panasonic:arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_2.0_vpu:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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