CVE-2014-7859
CWE-119Published: August 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in login_mgr.cgi in D-Link firmware DNR-320L and DNS-320LW before 1.04b08, DNR-322L before 2.10 build 03, DNR-326 before 2.10 build 03, and DNS-327L before 1.04b01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malformed "Host" and "Referer" header values.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-7859 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-7859 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts