CVE-2014-8886

Public Exploit

Description

AVM FRITZ!OS before 6.30 extracts the contents of firmware updates before verifying their cryptographic signature, which allows remote attackers to create symlinks or overwrite critical files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a crafted firmware image.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.42% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory avm.de
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/12 exploit mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537246/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2014-014 exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135161/AVM-FRITZ-Box-Arbitrary-Code-Execution-Via-Firmware-Images.html
https://avm.de/service/sicherheitsinfos-zu-updates/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8886?
CVE-2014-8886 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8886?
To fix CVE-2014-8886, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-8886 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-8886 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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