CVE-2017-16249
First published: Thu Nov 09 2017(Updated: )
The Debut embedded http server contains a remotely exploitable denial of service where a single malformed HTTP POST request can cause the server to hang until eventually replying (~300 seconds) with an HTTP 500 error. While the server is hung, print jobs over the network are blocked and the web interface is inaccessible. An attacker can continuously send this malformed request to keep the device inaccessible to legitimate traffic.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Dcp-j132w Firmware | <=1.20 | |
| Brother DCP-J132W |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144908/Debut-Embedded-httpd-1.20-Denial-Of-Service.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43119/
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2017-017/?fid=10211
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Denial-of-Service-Vulnerability-in-Brother-Printers/?page=1&year=0&month=0&LangType=1033
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-16249.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16249?
The severity of CVE-2017-16249 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-16249?
The Brother Dcp-j132w Firmware is affected by CVE-2017-16249.
How can CVE-2017-16249 be exploited?
CVE-2017-16249 can be exploited by sending a single malformed HTTP POST request to the Debut embedded http server.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-16249?
There is no known fix available for CVE-2017-16249 at the moment.
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