What is the severity of CVE-2014-8424?

CVE-2014-8424 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8424?

To mitigate CVE-2014-8424, upgrade the ARRIS VAP2500 firmware to version 08.42 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8424?

CVE-2014-8424 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects the ARRIS VAP2500 device.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-8424?

Users of the ARRIS VAP2500 with firmware versions prior to 08.42 are affected by CVE-2014-8424.

Can CVE-2014-8424 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-8424 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can bypass authentication on the device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-8424

high

7.8

CWE

287

28/11/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-8424

First published: Fri Nov 28 2014(Updated: )

ARRIS VAP2500 before FW08.41 does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Arris VAP2500	<=08.41

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Reference Links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-388/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8424?
CVE-2014-8424 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8424?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8424, upgrade the ARRIS VAP2500 firmware to version 08.42 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8424?
CVE-2014-8424 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects the ARRIS VAP2500 device.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-8424?
Users of the ARRIS VAP2500 with firmware versions prior to 08.42 are affected by CVE-2014-8424.
Can CVE-2014-8424 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8424 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can bypass authentication on the device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8424?
CVE-2014-8424 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8424?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8424, upgrade the ARRIS VAP2500 firmware to version 08.42 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8424?
CVE-2014-8424 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects the ARRIS VAP2500 device.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-8424?
Users of the ARRIS VAP2500 with firmware versions prior to 08.42 are affected by CVE-2014-8424.
Can CVE-2014-8424 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8424 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can bypass authentication on the device.