CVE-2014-8386 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious GNI files in Advantech AdamView.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8386?
CVE-2014-8386 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Advantech AdamView 4.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) display properties or (2) conditional bitmap parameter in a GNI file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8386?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advantech Adamview.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8386?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-8386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8386 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjx3-w684-8528.