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CVE-2014-4927

7.8 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in ACME micro_httpd, as used in D-Link DSL2750U and DSL2740U and NetGear WGR614 and MR-ADSL-DG834 routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long str…

Published Jul 24, 2014acmeCWE-119EPSS 11.20%

Overview

CVE-2014-4927 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting acme micro_httpd. It was published on July 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in ACME micro_httpd, as used in D-Link DSL2750U and DSL2740U and NetGear WGR614 and MR-ADSL-DG834 routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in the URI in a GET request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acme. Update micro_httpd 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

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References

Refosvdb.org/show/osvdb/109356Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127544/ACME-micro_httpd-Denial-Of-Service.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/34102Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/68746Refosvdb.org/show/osvdb/109356Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127544/ACME-micro_httpd-Denial-Of-Service.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/34102Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/68746

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4927?

CVE-2014-4927 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting acme micro_httpd. It was published on July 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-4927?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2014-4927?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acme. Update micro_httpd 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-4927?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-4927 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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