CVE-2014-7992 json
The DLSw implementation in Cisco IOS does not initialize packet buffers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credential infor…
published 2014-11-18 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-7841
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 27.2%
- EPSS 27.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/dlsw/dlsw_leak_capture)
- Published
Exploit prediction
27.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/dlsw/dlsw_leak_capture Cisco DLSw Information Disclosure Scanner metasploit auxiliary, normal rank, 2014-11-17
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
- Technology feeds
References
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tools.cisco.com
/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-7992
vendor-advisory
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tools.cisco.com
/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=36453
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031220
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/98724
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/71145
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-7992
- NVD CVE-2014-7992
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