Vulnerability identifier: #VU89115
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [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:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
tinyproxy
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: tinyproxy
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the HTTP Connection Headers parsing. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP header and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
tinyproxy: 1.10.0 - 1.11.1
External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1889
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.