CVE-2017-20149
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CVE-2017-20149 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Mikrotik RouterOS web server allows memory corruption in releases before Stable 6.38.5 and Long-term 6.37.5, aka Chimay-Red. A remote and unauthenticated user can trigger the vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Mikrotik RouterOS web server allows memory corruption in releases before Stable 6.38.5 and Long-term 6.37.5, aka Chimay-Red. A remote and unauthenticated user can trigger the vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request. An attacker can use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, as exploited in the wild in mid-2017 and later.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mikrotik | Routeros | < 6.37.5 |
| Mikrotik | Routeros | >= 6.38, < 6.38.5 |
References
- https://github.com/BigNerd95/Chimay-RedExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/BigNerd95/Chimay-RedExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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