CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9707

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

EmbedThis GoAhead versions 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 improperly handle path segments starting with a dot, allowing remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to attacks that could lead to data disclosure, system crashes, or execution of unauthorized code, resulting in serious security implications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of EmbedThis GoAhead to mitigate this vulnerability and implement appropriate safeguards against directory traversal attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.

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