CVE-2017-14436: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 14, 2018

Updated

An exploitable denial of service vulnerability exists in the web server functionality of Moxa EDR-810 V4.1 build 17030317. A specially crafted HTTP URI can cause a null pointer dereference resulting in denial of service. An attacker can send a GET request to "/MOXA\CFG2.ini" without a cookie header to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components

MOXA Edr-810 Firmware=4.1

MOXA EDR-810

Event History

May 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14436?

CVE-2017-14436 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14436?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14436, upgrade the Moxa EDR-810 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14436?

CVE-2017-14436 affects the Moxa EDR-810 with firmware version 4.1.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-14436?

CVE-2017-14436 is associated with denial of service attacks, triggered by specially crafted HTTP URIs.

Can CVE-2017-14436 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-14436 remotely by sending a specially crafted GET request.