CVE-2014-8886

Name: CVE-2014-8886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-08T20:59:00.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.14%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avm	Fritz\! Os	<= 6.23

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8886?

How severe is CVE-2014-8886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8886?

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Source: NVD / NIST