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CVE-2014-0766: Advantech WebAccess Stack-based Buffer Overflow

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by copying an overly long NodeName2 argument into a statically sized buffer on the stack to overflow the static stack buffer. An attacker may use this vulnerability to remotely execute arbitrary code.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-0766 is a high-severity remote code execution flaw in Advantech WebAccess. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could trigger a stack buffer overflow using an overly long NodeName2 value. For organizations using WebAccess in operational environments, the business risk is potential compromise of systems that support industrial monitoring or control workflows. Exposure is most relevant where Advantech WebAccess 7.2 is deployed and reachable over a network. The bundle does not prove internet exposure, deployment prevalence, or whether later versions are affected. Treat any externally reachable or broadly reachable WebAccess instance as a priority finding until vendor guidance is confirmed. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing, remote-accessible, or operationally critical WebAccess systems. This is an older CVE, but legacy industrial software often persists. The urgency depends on whether affected WebAccess 7.2 instances are still deployed and reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory Advantech WebAccess deployments and confirm exact versions.; Check Advantech and CISA guidance for supported fixes or upgrade paths.; Restrict WebAccess access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Official CVE source material

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2Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 2.0HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P106.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

7.5High
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2014-0766Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AdvantechWebAccess0, 7.2unaffected
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Stack-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.