CVE-2010-1544

micro_httpd on RCA DCM425 - Denial of Service via Long String to TCP Port 80

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-1544. PoCs published by ad0nis.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the RCA DCM425 Cable Modem's micro_httpd service by sending 1040 bytes of 'A' characters, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) via reboot. The author suggests potential for remote code execution but does not implement it.

Description

micro_httpd on the RCA DCM425 cable modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) via a long string to TCP port 80.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by ad0nis · pythondoshardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11597

This script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the RCA DCM425 Cable Modem's micro_httpd service by sending 1040 bytes of 'A' characters, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) via reboot. The author suggests potential for remote code execution but does not implement it.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: RCA DCM425 Cable Modem micro_httpd
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target device on port 80
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/38778
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38488

Scores

EPSS 0.0262
EPSS Percentile 83.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (2)
acme/micro_httpd
rca/digital_cable_modem dcm425
Published Apr 26, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026