Is CVE-2014-4927 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-4927, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-4927 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-4927 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4927?

CVE-2014-4927 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2014-4927

CWE-119Published: July 24, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in ACME micro_httpd, as used in D-Link DSL2750U and DSL2740U and NetGear WGR614 and MR-ADSL-DG834 routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in the URI in a GET request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-4927 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-4927. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.