CVE-2018-14496: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 10, 2019

Updated

DISPUTED Vivotek FD8136 devices allow remote memory corruption and remote code execution because of a stack-based buffer overflow, related to sprintf, vlocalbuff4326, and setgetparam.cgi. NOTE: The vendor has disputed this as a vulnerability and states that the issue does not cause a web server crash or have any other affect on it's performance.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Vivotek FD8136 firmware=0301a

Vivotek FD8136

All of the following

Vivotek FD8136 firmware=0301a

Vivotek FD8136

Event History

Jul 10, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:25 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:25 PM

Description

Disputed

02:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-14496.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14496?

CVE-2018-14496 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-14496?

The affected software for CVE-2018-14496 is Vivotek FD8136 firmware version 0301a.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-14496?

CVE-2018-14496 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote memory corruption and remote code execution.

Has this vulnerability been disputed by the vendor?

Yes, the vendor has disputed this vulnerability and states that it does not cause a web security issue.