CVE-2014-8886

Published Jan 8, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.1 High EPSS 6.1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-8713 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:33 PM
Reserved
Nov 14, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 8, 2016, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:17 AM