HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-9223
CRITICAL

CVE-2014-9223

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

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple buffer overflows in AllegroSoft RomPager, as used in Huawei Home Gateway products and other vendors and products, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to authorization.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9223 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.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

allegrosoft1 product(s)
rompager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://mis.fortunecook.ie/
ADVISORYhttp://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-407666.htm
ADVISORYhttps://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-level-of-embedded-device-security/news-press.html
ADVISORYhttp://mis.fortunecook.ie/
ADVISORYhttp://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-407666.htm
ADVISORYhttps://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-level-of-embedded-device-security/news-press.html

All References (6)

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http://mis.fortunecook.ie/Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-407666.htmVendor Advisory
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https://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-level-of-embedded-device-security/news-press.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://mis.fortunecook.ie/Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-407666.htmVendor Advisory
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https://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-level-of-embedded-device-security/news-press.htmlThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-9223
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 24, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-9223 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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