CVE-2017-17759 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive data, modify configuration, or cause denial of service via an unprotected maintenance endpoint in Conarc iChannel.
- 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-2017-17759?
CVE-2017-17759 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Conarc iChannel allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify the configuration, or cause a denial of service (by deleting the configuration) via a wc.dll?wwMaint~EditConfig request (which reaches an older version of a West Wind Web Connection HTTP service).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Conarc Ichannel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-17759 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17759 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5mh-5g96-xq77.