CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-8726

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the Web Application /forms/web_runScript iw_filename functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. An HTTP POST request with a blank line in the header will cause a segmentation fault in the web server.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to a web server crash, impacting the availability of services within the organization. An attacker could exploit this flaw to disrupt the operation of the web application.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor HTTP traffic for potential exploitation attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An exploitable null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the Web Application /forms/web_runScript iw_filename functionality of Moxa AWK-3131A Wireless Access Point running firmware 1.1. An HTTP POST request with a blank line in the header will cause a segmentation fault in the web server.

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