SB2018060424 - Buffer overrun in mini_httpd (Alpine package)



SB2018060424 - Buffer overrun in mini_httpd (Alpine package)

Published: June 4, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018060424
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overrun (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17663)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in ACME Labs mini_httpd and thttpd due to buffer overrun when handling user-supplied input. A remote attacker send specially crafted input,  trigger memory corruption, execute htpasswd commands and arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.