Input validation error in NetBSD

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU39815

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8212

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

CGI handling flaw in bozohttpd in NetBSD 6.0 through 6.0.6, 6.1 through 6.1.5, and 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, which are handled by a non-CGI aware program.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetBSD: 6.0 - 7.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:netbsd_foundation:netbsd:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:netbsd_foundation:netbsd:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:netbsd_foundation:netbsd:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2016-005.txt.asc
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035673

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.