CVE-2014-2959: logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2959?

powervault ml6000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; powervault ml6000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; scalar i500 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2959 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2959 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-2959 affect?

CVE-2014-2959 affects powervault ml6000 firmware, powervault ml6000, scalar i500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.2.1 (646G.GS002) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands v

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2959?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 9.0MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-2959 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting powervault ml6000 firmware, powervault ml6000, scalar i500 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.2.1 (646G.GS002) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a pathname parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2014-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: dell · quantum

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-02 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powervault ml6000 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: <= i8.2.0.1_\(641g.gs003\)

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

dell powervault ml6000 MITIGATE

Affected: 32u · 41u

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 32u

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

quantum scalar i500 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: <= i8.2.2.1_\(646g.gs002\)

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

quantum scalar i500 MITIGATE

Affected: 5u · 14u · 23u

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5u

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2959?

powervault ml6000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; powervault ml6000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; scalar i500 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2959 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2959 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2959 affect?

CVE-2014-2959 affects powervault ml6000 firmware, powervault ml6000, scalar i500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). logViewer.htm on the Dell ML6000 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.0.2 (641G.GS103) and the Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system with firmware before i8.2.2.1 (646G.GS002) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands v

How urgent is CVE-2014-2959?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

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