CVE-2014-2364

Advantech WebAccess < 7.2 - Remote Code Execution via Long String in ActiveX Control Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2014-2364. PoCs published by Metasploit, Unknown, juan vazquez, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/browser/advantech_webaccess_dvs_getcolor.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess's dvs.ocx ActiveX control via the GetColor function, achieving remote code execution on vulnerable Windows systems.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) ProjectName, (2) SetParameter, (3) NodeName, (4) CCDParameter, (5) SetColor, (6) AlarmImage, (7) GetParameter, (8) GetColor, (9) ServerResponse, (10) SetBaud, or (11) IPAddress parameter to an ActiveX control in (a) webvact.ocx, (b) dvs.ocx, or (c) webdact.ocx.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34757

This Metasploit module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess's dvs.ocx ActiveX control via the GetColor function, achieving remote code execution on vulnerable Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Advantech WebAccess dvs.ocx ActiveX control
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of Advantech WebAccess with dvs.ocx ActiveX control · Internet Explorer (versions < 10) on Windows
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC NORMAL
by Unknown, juan vazquez · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/advantech_webaccess_dvs_getcolor.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess's dvs.ocx ActiveX control via the GetColor function, leveraging a dangerous sprintf call with user-controlled data. It uses ROP gadgets from ijl11.dll to achieve remote code execution on vulnerable Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Advantech WebAccess dvs.ocx ActiveX control
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of Advantech WebAccess with dvs.ocx ActiveX control · Internet Explorer (versions < 10) on Windows
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5

Scores

EPSS 0.6138
EPSS Percentile 99.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-119 CWE-121
Status published
Products (6)
advantech/advantech_webaccess 5.0
advantech/advantech_webaccess 6.0
advantech/advantech_webaccess 7.0
advantech/advantech_webaccess < 7.1
Advantech/WebAccess < 7.1
Advantech/WebAccess 7.2
Published Jul 19, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026