CVE-2014-8388 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted IP address parameter in an HTML document, requiring user interaction.

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-2014-8388?

CVE-2014-8388 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, published on 21 Nov 2014. 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in Advantech WebAccess, formerly BroadWin WebAccess, before 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ip_address parameter in an HTML document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8388?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8388?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8388 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-2014-8388 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8388 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Advantech Webaccess vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m9rq-q2hr-f64w.

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