CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1814

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PicoWebServer 1.0 contains a stack-based buffer overflow that can be exploited by a remote attacker via a long URL. This vulnerability may lead to application crash (denial of service) and potentially arbitrary code execution.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely crash the web server, resulting in service unavailability. In case of successful code execution, it is possible to take control of the server.

Recommendation

Immediately update PicoWebServer to the latest available version or replace it with another secure web server. If an update is not possible, restrict access to the server to trusted networks only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in PicoWebServer 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS