VDB-112878 · CVE-2017-17663 · OpenVAS 11720

mini_httpd/thttpd htpasswd memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in mini_httpd and thttpd. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component htpasswd. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-17663. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mini_httpd and thttpd (Web Server) (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component htpasswd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The htpasswd implementation of mini_httpd before v1.28 and of thttpd before v2.28 is affected by a buffer overflow that can be exploited remotely to perform code execution.

The bug was discovered 02/04/2018. The weakness was presented 02/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at acme.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-17663 since 12/13/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 11720
OpenVAS Name: thttpd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
02/04/2018 +53 days 🔍
02/06/2018 +2 days 🔍
02/06/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/02/2020 +694 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: acme.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-17663 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17663
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112878

Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2018 08:26
Updated: 01/02/2020 08:16
Changes: 02/07/2018 08:26 (60), 01/02/2020 08:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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