Vulnerability Description
libhttp/url.c in shellinabox through 2.20 has an implementation flaw in the HTTP request parsing logic. By sending a crafted multipart/form-data HTTP request, an attacker could exploit this to force shellinaboxd into an infinite loop, exhausting available CPU resources and taking the service down.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shellinabox Project | Shellinabox | <= 2.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149978/Shell-In-A-Box-2.2.0-Denial-Of-ServiExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/50ExploitMailing ListPatch
- https://code.google.com/archive/p/shellinabox/issuesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/shellinabox/shellinabox/commit/4f0ecc31ac6f985e0dd3f5a52cbfc0PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149978/Shell-In-A-Box-2.2.0-Denial-Of-ServiExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/50ExploitMailing ListPatch
- https://code.google.com/archive/p/shellinabox/issuesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/shellinabox/shellinabox/commit/4f0ecc31ac6f985e0dd3f5a52cbfc0PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16789?
CVE-2018-16789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libhttp/url.c in shellinabox through 2.20 has an implementation flaw in the HTTP request parsing logic. By sending a crafted multipart/form-data HTTP request, an attacker could exploit this to force s...
How severe is CVE-2018-16789?
CVE-2018-16789 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-2018-16789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shellinabox Project Shellinabox.