What is the severity of CVE-2014-2368?

CVE-2014-2368 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2368?

To mitigate CVE-2014-2368, upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 7.2 or later.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-2368?

CVE-2014-2368 can be exploited by remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the system.

Which versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2014-2368?

CVE-2014-2368 affects Advantech WebAccess versions up to and including 7.1, as well as versions 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0.

What is the BrowseFolder method in CVE-2014-2368?

The BrowseFolder method in CVE-2014-2368 is an ActiveX control function that can be manipulated to read files from a remote attacker's perspective.

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CVE-2014-2368

medium

CWE

200

19/7/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-2368: Infoleak

First published: Sat Jul 19 2014(Updated: )

The BrowseFolder method in the bwocxrun ActiveX control in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted call.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech WebAccess	<=7.1
Advantech WebAccess	=5.0
Advantech WebAccess	=6.0
Advantech WebAccess	=7.0

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Reference Links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-198-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2368?
CVE-2014-2368 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2368?
To mitigate CVE-2014-2368, upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 7.2 or later.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-2368?
CVE-2014-2368 can be exploited by remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the system.
Which versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2014-2368?
CVE-2014-2368 affects Advantech WebAccess versions up to and including 7.1, as well as versions 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0.
What is the BrowseFolder method in CVE-2014-2368?
The BrowseFolder method in CVE-2014-2368 is an ActiveX control function that can be manipulated to read files from a remote attacker's perspective.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2368?
CVE-2014-2368 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2368?
To mitigate CVE-2014-2368, upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 7.2 or later.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-2368?
CVE-2014-2368 can be exploited by remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the system.
Which versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2014-2368?
CVE-2014-2368 affects Advantech WebAccess versions up to and including 7.1, as well as versions 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0.
What is the BrowseFolder method in CVE-2014-2368?
The BrowseFolder method in CVE-2014-2368 is an ActiveX control function that can be manipulated to read files from a remote attacker's perspective.