CVE-2017-6427 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in EvoStream Media Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTTP 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-2017-6427?
CVE-2017-6427 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Buffer Overflow was discovered in EvoStream Media Server 1.7.1. A crafted HTTP request with a malicious header will cause a crash. An example attack methodology may include a long message-body in a GET request.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6427?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Evostream Media Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6427?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6427 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-2017-6427 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6427 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xmjf-2rqj-vxj4.