CVE-2017-6371: High severity bentley synchro vulnerability
Published Feb 27, 2020
·Updated
Synchronet BBS 3.16c for Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a long string in the HTTP Referer header.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Synchro Bbs Windows=3.16c
Event History
Feb 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6371?
CVE-2017-6371 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6371?
To fix CVE-2017-6371, upgrade Synchronet BBS to a version that addresses this denial of service issue.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2017-6371 describe?
CVE-2017-6371 describes a denial of service attack that can be initiated by sending a long string in the HTTP Referer header.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-6371?
CVE-2017-6371 affects Synchronet BBS version 3.16c for Windows.
5
Can CVE-2017-6371 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6371 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted HTTP requests.