Alhem C++ Sockets Library up to 2.2.3 httpsocket.cpp input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Alhem C++ Sockets Library up to 2.2.3. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file httpsocket.cpp. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-5893. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Alhem C++ Sockets Library up to 2.2.3 (Software Library) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file httpsocket.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

HTTPSocket.cpp in the C++ Sockets Library before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request with a missing protocol version number, which triggers an exception. NOTE: some of these details were obtained from third party information.

The weakness was presented 11/07/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-5893 since 11/07/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.2.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38309), SecurityFocus (BID 26361†), OSVDB (42105†) and Secunia (SA27535†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: C++ Sockets Library 2.2.4

Timelineinfo

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11/01/2017 +961 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5893 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39613
X-Force: 38309 - C++ Sockets Library HTTPSocket.cpp denial of service
SecurityFocus: 26361 - C++ Sockets Library HTTPSocket Class Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 27535
OSVDB: 42105 - C++ Sockets Library HTTPSocket.cpp Malformed HTTP Request Remote DoS

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 11/01/2017 10:43
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (55), 11/01/2017 10:43 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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