CVE-2014-4927: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 24, 2014
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Updated

Buffer overflow in ACME microhttpd, as used in D-Link DSL2750U and DSL2740U and NetGear WGR614 and MR-ADSL-DG834 routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in the URI in a GET request.

Affected Software

13 affected components
ACME Micro Httpd
Dlink Dsl2740u
Dlink Dsl2750u
Netgear MR-ADSL-DG834
Netgear WGR614=v1
Netgear WGR614=v2
Netgear WGR614=v3
Netgear WGR614=v4
Netgear WGR614=v5
Netgear WGR614=v6
Netgear WGR614=v7
Netgear WGR614=v8
Netgear WGR614=v9

Event History

Jul 24, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4927?

The severity of CVE-2014-4927 is considered high due to the potential for remote denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4927?

To fix CVE-2014-4927, it's recommended to update to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-4927?

CVE-2014-4927 affects ACME micro_httpd as used in D-Link DSL2740U, DSL2750U, and various versions of NetGear WGR614 routers.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2014-4927 enable?

CVE-2014-4927 enables remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by sending a long string in the URI of a GET request.

5

Is CVE-2014-4927 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2014-4927 is considered easy to exploit due to the straightforward nature of triggering the buffer overflow.

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