CVE-2014-3913

Stack-based buffer overflow in AccessServer32.exe in Ericom AccessNow Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request for a non-existent…

published June 4, 2014

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
61%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This vulnerability lets a remote attacker exploit a simple request for a file that doesn’t even exist! Think of it as a mischievous prankster sending phony delivery requests that crash your whole system. 😱 Imagine a restaurant where a waiter accidentally spills water everywhere because they think a table is booked when it’s not. The overflow can disrupt the entire dining experience, causing chaos in the kitchen and the dining room alike! An attacker could trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing them to run arbitrary code on your system. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data breaches, or even worse, total control of the server. Clearly, that's a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a waiter accidentally spills water everywhere because they think a table is booked when it’s not. The overflow can disrupt the entire dining experience, causing chaos in the kitchen and the dining room alike! The vulnerability in AccessServer32.exe allows a remote attacker to send a specially crafted request for a non-existent file, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow and the execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

An attacker could trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing them to run arbitrary code on your system. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data breaches, or even worse, total control of the server. Clearly, that's a recipe for disaster! To mitigate this risk, ensure that your server is updated with the latest patches from Ericom. It's also wise to implement input validation to reject invalid requests, preventing these overflow scenarios from occurring in the first place. You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can secure your server and send that rogue attacker packing. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.60860 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2014-06-04T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 14:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in AccessServer32.exe in Ericom AccessNow Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request for a non-existent…
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