SB2018020704 - Remote code execution in ACME Labs mini_httpd and thttpd
Published: February 7, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018020704
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overrun (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17663)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists in ACME Labs mini_httpd and thttpd due to buffer overrun when handling user-supplied input. A remote attacker send specially crafted input, trigger memory corruption, execute htpasswd commands and arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.