First published: Tue Feb 06 2018(Updated: )
The htpasswd implementation of mini_httpd before v1.28 and of thttpd before v2.28 is affected by a buffer overflow that can be exploited remotely to perform code execution.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Acme Mini-httpd | <1.28 | |
Thttpd Http Server | <2.28 |
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CVE-2017-17663 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2017-17663, upgrade your mini_httpd to version 1.28 or thttpd to version 2.28 or later.
CVE-2017-17663 affects mini_httpd versions prior to 1.28 and thttpd versions prior to 2.28.
Yes, CVE-2017-17663 can be exploited remotely due to the buffer overflow vulnerability.
If exploited, CVE-2017-17663 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected server.