CVE-2014-2364
HighPublic exploitMultiple stack-based buffer overflows in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) ProjectName, (2) SetParameter, (3) NodeName, (4) CCDParameter, (5) SetColor, (6) AlarmImage, (7) GetParameter, (8) GetColor, (9)…
Published Jul 19, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-2364 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Advantech Webaccess, WebAccess.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Advantech Webaccess 7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) ProjectName, (2) SetParameter, (3) NodeName, (4) CCDParameter, (5) SetColor, (6) AlarmImage, (7) GetParameter, (8) GetColor, (9) ServerResponse, (10) SetBaud, or (11) IPAddress parameter to an ActiveX control in (a) webvact.ocx, (b) dvs.ocx, or (c) webdact.ocx.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech WebaccessAdvantech | 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | 7.1 |
| WebAccess | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Advantech Webaccess
7.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 19, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisoryhttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-198-02
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128384/Advantech-WebAccess-dvs.ocx-GetColor-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploitMSF advantech_webaccess_dvs_getcolor.rb
- exploitExploitDB-34757
- exploit68714
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) ProjectName, (2) SetParameter, (3) NodeName, (4) CCDParameter, (5) SetColor, (6) AlarmImage, (7) GetParameter, (8) GetColor, (9) ServerResponse, (10) SetBaud, or (11) IP…
Affected: Advantech Webaccess versions 5.0, 6.0, 7.0; WebAccess. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Advantech Webaccess 7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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