CVE-2014-4705

CVE-2014-4705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei S9300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the eSap software platform in Huawei Campus S9300, S7700, S9700, S5300, S5700, S6300, and S6700 series switches; AR150, AR160, AR200, AR1200, AR2200, AR3200, AR530, NetEngine16EX, SRG1300, SRG2300, and SRG3300 series routers; and WLAN AC6005, AC6605, and ACU2 access controllers allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via a crafted length field in a packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4705?
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the eSap software platform in Huawei Campus S9300, S7700, S9700, S5300, S5700, S6300, and S6700 series switches; AR150, AR160, AR200, AR1200, AR2200, AR3200, AR530, NetEngine16EX, SRG1300, SRG2300, and SRG3300 series routers; and WLAN AC6005, AC6605, and ACU2 access controllers allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via a crafted length field in a packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-4705?
CVE-2014-4705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-4705 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4705?
CVE-2014-4705 primarily affects Huawei S9300 Firmware. In total, 109 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4705?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-4705 published?
CVE-2014-4705 was published on 2018-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (109)

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