CVE-2018-14496

Name: CVE-2018-14496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-10T14:15:10.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vivotek FD8136 devices allow remote memory corruption and remote code execution because of a stack-based buffer overflow, related to sprintf, vlocal_buff_4326, and set_getparam.cgi. NOTE: The vendor has disputed this as a vulnerability and states that the issue does not cause a web server crash or have any other affect on it's performance. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vivotek FD8136 devices allow remote memory corruption and remote code execution because of a stack-based buffer overflow, related to sprintf, vlocal_buff_4326, and set_getparam.cgi. NOTE: The vendor has disputed this as a vulnerability and states that the issue does not cause a web server crash or have any other affect on it's performance

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.06%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vivotek	Fd8136 Firmware	0301a

References

https://www.vdalabs.com/2018/07/23/professional-iot-hacking-series-target-selection-firmware-analysis/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vdalabs.com/2018/11/29/professional-iot-hacking-series-hunting-remote-memory-corruption/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vdalabs.com/2018/07/23/professional-iot-hacking-series-target-selection-firmware-analysis/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vdalabs.com/2018/11/29/professional-iot-hacking-series-hunting-remote-memory-corruption/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14496?

How severe is CVE-2018-14496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14496?

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Source: NVD / NIST