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CVE-2014-2179

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Cisco RV router firmware on RV220W devices, before 1.0.5.9 on RV120W devices, and before 1.0.4.14 on RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations via…

Published Nov 7, 2014ciscoCWE-20EPSS 1.63%

Overview

CVE-2014-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco rv180_firmware. It was published on November 7, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Cisco RV router firmware on RV220W devices, before 1.0.5.9 on RV120W devices, and before 1.0.4.14 on RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuh86998.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update rv180_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ciscorv180_firmware0Affected
ciscorv120w_firmware0Affected
ciscorv220w_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2179?

CVE-2014-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco rv180_firmware. It was published on November 7, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-2179?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2179?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update rv180_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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