CVE-2017-13696 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 24 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the web server allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via a malicious GET request.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-13696?

CVE-2017-13696 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A buffer overflow vulnerability lies in the web server component of Dup Scout Enterprise 9.9.14, Disk Savvy Enterprise 9.9.14, Sync Breeze Enterprise 9.9.16, and Disk Pulse Enterprise 9.9.16 where an attacker can craft a malicious GET request and exploit the web server component. Successful exploitation of the software will allow an attacker to gain complete access to the system with NT AUTHORITY / SYSTEM level privileges. The vulnerability lies due to improper handling and sanitization of the incoming request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13696?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Flexense Diskpulse, Flexense Disksavvy, Flexense Dupscout, Flexense Syncbreeze.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13696?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13696 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-13696 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-13696 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Metasploit modules.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pw6x-q52c-69f8.