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CVE-2014-0768: Advantech WebAccess Stack-based Buffer Overflow

An attacker may pass an overly long value from the AccessCode2 argument to the control to overflow the static stack buffer. The attacker may then remotely execute arbitrary code.

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

CVE-2014-0768 is a remote code execution flaw in Advantech WebAccess. A malformed overly long AccessCode2 value can overflow a stack buffer. For organizations using WebAccess in operational environments, the main concern is potential system compromise of exposed or reachable deployments. Exposure is most likely in environments running Advantech WebAccess versions listed in the bundle, including 7.2, especially where WebAccess is reachable from enterprise, vendor, or internet-connected networks. Treat this as high priority where WebAccess supports operational technology or remote access workflows. The issue is old, remotely reachable, and unauthenticated by CVSS, so legacy deployments should be found and addressed promptly. Mitigation focus: Identify all Advantech WebAccess deployments and installed versions.; Check Advantech and CISA guidance for supported fixes or upgrade direction.; Restrict WebAccess access to trusted management 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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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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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-2014-0768Access 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.