CVE-2014-9223

Multiple buffer overflows in AllegroSoft RomPager, as used in Huawei Home Gateway products and other vendors and products, allow remote attackers to cause a…

published December 24, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Multiple buffer overflows in AllegroSoft RomPager could let attackers crash your devices or, even worse, execute arbitrary code! 🚨 Think of it like a traffic jam where too many cars (data) are trying to squeeze through a narrow lane (buffer) all at once, causing a pile-up that halts everything. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to crash essential services, leading to a denial of service. They might even take control of the device, which could allow them to manipulate sensitive settings or data without any warning.

Put simply

Think of it like a traffic jam where too many cars (data) are trying to squeeze through a narrow lane (buffer) all at once, causing a pile-up that halts everything. This issue involves multiple buffer overflows in AllegroSoft RomPager, which is widely used in various home gateway products. Attackers can exploit these overflows through unspecified authorization-related vectors, posing risks to device integrity and security.

What to do

In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to crash essential services, leading to a denial of service. They might even take control of the device, which could allow them to manipulate sensitive settings or data without any warning. To safeguard your systems, ensure that any devices using AllegroSoft RomPager have the latest firmware updates applied. Regularly audit your network to identify any vulnerable devices and consider changing default configurations to enhance security. You've got this! Just follow these steps and keep your devices safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06076 · 93.3th percentile
Published
2014-12-24T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 DEC 18:00Z
    Multiple buffer overflows in AllegroSoft RomPager, as used in Huawei Home Gateway products and other vendors and products, allow remote attackers to cause a…
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