CVE-2014-7278: Input Validation

Published Oct 4, 2014
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Updated

The login page on the ZyXEL SBG-3300 Security Gateway with firmware 1.00(AADY.4)C0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent web-interface outage) via JavaScript code within unspecified "welcome message" form data that is improperly handled during use for the loginMsg variable's value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-7277.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Zyxel Sbg3300-n Firmware<=1.00\(aady.4\)c0
Zyxel Sbg3300-n

Event History

Oct 4, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7278?

CVE-2014-7278 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service affecting the web interface.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-7278?

To mitigate CVE-2014-7278, update the ZyXEL SBG-3300 Security Gateway firmware to a version later than 1.00(AADY.4)C0.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-7278?

CVE-2014-7278 affects the ZyXEL SBG-3300 Security Gateway running firmware versions 1.00(AADY.4)C0 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2014-7278 enable?

CVE-2014-7278 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack resulting in a persistent outage of the web interface.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-7278?

No official workaround exists for CVE-2014-7278; upgrading to a patched firmware version is necessary.

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