SB20170314105 - Input validation error in Cerberus FTP Server



SB20170314105 - Input validation error in Cerberus FTP Server

Published: March 14, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB20170314105
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6367)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

In Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.1, a crafted HTTP request causes the Windows service to crash. The attack methodology involves a long Host header and an invalid Content-Length header.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.