CVE-2017-17968 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a buffer overflow in NetTransport 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-2017-17968?
CVE-2017-17968 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 NetTransport.exe in NetTransport Download Manager 2.96L and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long HTTP response.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17968?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xi-Soft Nettransport Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17968 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-2017-17968 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17968 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xfg4-mmwq-vx4q.