Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in MiniHttpd of Belkin N750 Router

CVE-2014-1635

What is CVE-2014-1635?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the MiniHttpd component of Belkin N750 Router. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers who send a specially crafted request with an excessively long string in the 'jump' parameter. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the router. It is crucial for users to update their firmware to mitigate this risk and secure their network devices.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2014-1635
Created by Rapid7

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