Vulnerability Description
EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Embedthis | Goahead | 3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131156/GoAhead-3.4.1-Heap-Overflow-TraversaExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/157Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535027/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032208
- https://github.com/embedthis/goahead/commit/eed4a7d177bf94a54c7b06ccce88507fbd76
- https://github.com/embedthis/goahead/issues/106
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131156/GoAhead-3.4.1-Heap-Overflow-TraversaExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/157Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535027/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032208
- https://github.com/embedthis/goahead/commit/eed4a7d177bf94a54c7b06ccce88507fbd76
- https://github.com/embedthis/goahead/issues/106
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9707?
CVE-2014-9707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (h...
How severe is CVE-2014-9707?
CVE-2014-9707 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Embedthis Goahead.