CVE-2018-14496 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 Jul 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Vivotek FD8136 cameras via a stack-based buffer overflow in set_getparam.cgi.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-14496?

CVE-2018-14496 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vivotek FD8136 devices allow remote memory corruption and remote code execution because of a stack-based buffer overflow, related to sprintf, vlocal_buff_4326, and set_getparam.cgi. NOTE: The vendor has disputed this as a vulnerability and states that the issue does not cause a web server crash or have any other affect on it's performance

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14496?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vivotek Fd8136 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14496?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14496 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-2018-14496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53j5-53wj-w2fg.