How severe is CVE-2019-14708?

CVE-2019-14708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14708?

CVE-2019-14708 primarily affects Microdigital Mdc-n4090 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14708?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-14708 published?

CVE-2019-14708 was published on 2019-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14708

CVE-2019-14708 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microdigital Mdc-n4090 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microdigital Mdc-n4090 Firmware
Published: 2019-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on MicroDigital N-series cameras with firmware through 6400.0.8.5. A buffer overflow in the action parameter leads to remote code execution in the context of the nobody account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14708?: An issue was discovered on MicroDigital N-series cameras with firmware through 6400.0.8.5. A buffer overflow in the action parameter leads to remote code execution in the context of the nobody account.
How severe is CVE-2019-14708?: CVE-2019-14708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14708?: CVE-2019-14708 primarily affects Microdigital Mdc-n4090 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-14708 published?: CVE-2019-14708 was published on 2019-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microdigital:mdc-n4090_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microdigital:mdc-n4090w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microdigital:mdc-n2190v_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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