PatchTheCVECVE-2014-3889: silex SX-2000WG devices with firmware before 1.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connec
CVE-2014-3889 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting sx-2000wg firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
silex SX-2000WG devices with firmware before 1.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity outage) via crafted data in the Options field of a TCP header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-3890.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 31%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2014-07-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2014-3889?
sx-2000wg firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-3889 being exploited?
CVE-2014-3889 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-2014-3889 affect?
CVE-2014-3889 affects sx-2000wg firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). silex SX-2000WG devices with firmware before 1.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity outage) via crafted data in the Options field of a TCP header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-3890.
How urgent is CVE-2014-3889?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2014-3890 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE silex SX-2000WG devices with firmware before 1.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connec