Realtek SDK Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2014-8361)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2023-09-18 · CVE-2014-8361
Realtek SDK contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the miniigd SOAP service that allows remote attackers to execute malicious code via a crafted NewInternalClient request. CISA added CVE-2014-8361 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Sep 18, 2023, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Oct 9, 2023 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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