CVE-2017-9544
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CVE-2017-9544 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a remote stack-based buffer overflow (SEH) in register.ghp in EFS Software Easy Chat Server versions 2.0 to 3.1. By sending an overly long username string to registresult.htm for registering the user, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 24.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a remote stack-based buffer overflow (SEH) in register.ghp in EFS Software Easy Chat Server versions 2.0 to 3.1. By sending an overly long username string to registresult.htm for registering the user, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Echatserver | Easy Chat Server | >= 2.0, <= 3.1 |
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42155/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42155/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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