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9.3

Sophos Cyberoam OS allows remote code execution via web page

CVE-2014-5501 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The diagnose service in Cyberoam appliances running Cyberoam OS before version 10.6.1 can be tricked into running unwanted code when it processes a specially crafted web page or file. This could let an attacker take control of the device and access your network. Update the appliance to Cyberoam OS 10.6.1 GA or later and limit exposure of the diagnose service to trusted users.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cyberoam cyberoam_os <= 10.4
<= 10.6.1
cpe:2.3:o:cyberoam:cyberoam_os:*:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Stack-based buffer overflow in the diagnose service in the Sophos Cyberoam appliances with CyberoamOS before 10.6.1 GA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted webpage or file.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the diagnose service in the Sophos Cyberoam appliances with CyberoamOS before 10.6.1 GA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted webpage or file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published7 Oct 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-5501 · NVD
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