CVE-2025-14196

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

A buffer overflow vulnerability in H3C Magic B1 routers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the 'param' argument in the sub_44de0 function of /goform/aspForm. This affects H3C Magic B1 routers up to version 100R004. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and a public proof-of-concept exists.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • H3C Magic B1
Versions: Up to 100R004
Operating Systems: Embedded router firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: All devices running affected firmware versions are vulnerable by default. The /goform/aspForm endpoint is typically accessible via the web management interface.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete device compromise, network infiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.

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Likely Case

Remote code execution allowing attackers to intercept network traffic, modify router settings, or launch attacks against internal devices.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if network segmentation isolates the router and external access is restricted.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and affects internet-facing routers with public proof-of-concept available.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal attackers could exploit this if they have network access to the router's management interface.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public proof-of-concept code is available on GitHub. The vulnerability requires no authentication and has straightforward exploitation.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available - vendor did not respond to disclosure

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

No official patch available. Consider replacing affected devices or implementing workarounds.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable web management interface

all

Disable the router's web management interface to prevent access to the vulnerable endpoint.

Check router documentation for disabling web interface commands

Network segmentation and access control

all

Isolate the router from untrusted networks and restrict access to management interfaces.

Configure firewall rules to block external access to router management ports (typically 80, 443, 8080)

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Replace affected H3C Magic B1 routers with supported, patched alternatives
  • Implement strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable routers from critical assets

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version via web interface at http://[router-ip]/ or via SSH/Telnet if enabled. Version should be displayed in management interface.

Check Version:

Check web interface or use: curl http://[router-ip]/ (look for version information in response)

Verify Fix Applied:

No official fix available to verify. Verify workarounds by testing that /goform/aspForm endpoint is inaccessible.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual requests to /goform/aspForm with long parameter values
  • Multiple failed buffer overflow attempts in router logs
  • Unexpected process crashes or restarts

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual traffic patterns to router management ports
  • Suspicious POST requests to /goform/aspForm with crafted parameters

SIEM Query:

source="router_logs" AND (uri="/goform/aspForm" AND param_length>1000) OR (event="buffer_overflow" OR event="crash")

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