CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-10671

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in the de_dotdot function in libhttpd.c in sthttpd before version 2.27.1 can be exploited by remote attackers. This may lead to a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly other unspecified impacts via a crafted filename.

Risk Assessment

The organization may experience service outages due to daemon crashes, affecting operational continuity. There is also a risk of unspecified impacts that could compromise system security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to sthttpd version 2.27.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to the server can help minimize the risk of attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the de_dotdot function in libhttpd.c in sthttpd before 2.27.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.

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