CVE-2017-17849 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager triggered by long HTTP responses.
- 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-2017-17849?
CVE-2017-17849 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in GetGo Download Manager 5.3.0.2712 and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long response.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17849 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-2017-17849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17849 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-58xr-854q-hrhm.