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CVE-2014-4705

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the eSap software platform in Huawei Campus S9300, S7700, S9700, S5300, S5700, S6300, and S6700 series switches; AR150, AR160, AR200, AR1200, AR2200, AR3200,…

Published Jan 30, 2018CWE-119EPSS 1.46%

Overview

CVE-2014-4705 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the eSap software platform in Huawei Campus S9300, S7700, S9700, S5300, S5700, S6300, and S6700 series switches; AR150, AR160, AR200, AR1200, AR2200, AR3200, AR530, NetEngine16EX, SRG1300, SRG2300, and SRG3300 series routers; and WLAN AC6005, AC6605, and ACU2 access controllers allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via a crafted length field in a packet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4705?

CVE-2014-4705 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-4705?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4705?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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