CVE-2019-17601 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Oct 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in MiniShare allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP CONNECT 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-2019-17601?

CVE-2019-17601 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In MiniShare 1.4.1, there is a stack-based buffer overflow via an HTTP CONNECT request, which allows an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution, a similar issue to CVE-2018-19862 and CVE-2018-19861. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17601?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Minishare Project Minishare.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17601?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17601 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-2019-17601 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17601 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83gm-8rv2-532v.