#VU329 Multiple buffer overflows in Huawei products - CVE-2014-9223

Vulnerability identifier: #VU329

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9223

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RomPager
Server applications / Web servers
HG520c
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
HG530
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: Allegro Software
Huawei

Description

The vulnerabilities allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerabilities exist due to a boundary error when handling user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to vulnerable web server, trigger buffer overflow and cause a denial of service condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will result in compromise of the affected system.

Mitigation
This vulnerability is fixed in version 4.34. 

Vulnerable software versions

RomPager: 4.01 - 4.33

HG520c: V100R001C10B025

HG530: V100R001C10B023

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External links
https://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-le...
https://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-407666.htm

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.