CVE-2018-14495 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-14495 affecting Vivotek FD8136 devices. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps for this Remote Command Injection vulnerability.
Vulnerability in Vivotek FD8136 devices allows Remote Command Injection, disputed by the vendor.
Understanding CVE-2018-14495
What is CVE-2018-14495?
The Vivotek FD8136 devices are susceptible to Remote Command Injection, identified as a separate issue from CVE-2018-14494. The vendor contests this classification as a vulnerability, claiming it does not impact the web server's performance.
The Impact of CVE-2018-14495
This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices, compromising their security and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-14495
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Vivotek FD8136 devices enables Remote Command Injection, posing a security risk to the devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Vivotek FD8136
- Vendor: Vivotek
- Versions: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted commands to the target device, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable remote access to the affected devices if not required
- Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware to the latest version
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
Apply patches or security updates provided by the vendor to mitigate the vulnerability.