HIGH
CVE-2014-2537
CWE-399Published: March 18, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Memory leak in the TCP stack in the kernel in Sophos UTM before 9.109 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-2537 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sophos2 product(s)
unified threat management softwareunified threat management
Source: NVD CPE · 11 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://blogs.sophos.com/2014/02/20/utm-up2date-9-109/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/57344Vendor Advisory
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http://blogs.sophos.com/2014/02/20/utm-up2date-9-109/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/57344Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-2537
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 18, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-2537 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.