CVE-2017-14437: 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\LOG.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-2017-14437?

CVE-2017-14437 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14437?

To remedy CVE-2017-14437, upgrade the Moxa EDR-810 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of requests can exploit CVE-2017-14437?

CVE-2017-14437 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted GET request to "/MOXA_LOG.ini" without a cookie header.

Which version of Moxa EDR-810 is affected by CVE-2017-14437?

The vulnerability occurs in Moxa EDR-810 firmware version 4.1 build 17030317.

What could be the impact of an attack exploiting CVE-2017-14437?

Exploiting CVE-2017-14437 can result in a denial of service by causing a null pointer dereference on the affected web server.