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High
CVE-2014-8886
AVM FRITZ!OS before 6.30 extracts the contents of firmware updates...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537246/100/0/threaded
- https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2014-014
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135161/AVM-FRITZ-Box-Arbitrary-Code-Execution-Via-Firmware-Images.html
- https://avm.de/service/sicherheitsinfos-zu-updates/
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Affected Vendor
Affected Software
fritz\! os
Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
January 8th, 2016
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.