CGI Handling Flaw in NetBSD Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2015-8212

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netbsd

Status
Netbsd
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 January 2017

What is CVE-2015-8212?

A CGI handling flaw exists in the bozohttpd server included in NetBSD versions 6.0 through 6.0.6, 6.1 through 6.1.5, and 7.0. This vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted arguments that are processed by an unaware program, posing significant security risks to affected installations.

References

http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetB...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_NETBSD
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035673
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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