CVE-2020-29596 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

MiniWeb HTTP server 0.8.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long name for the first parameter in a POST request.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Miniweb Http Server Project	Miniweb Http Server	0.8.19

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160470/MiniWeb-HTTP-Server-0.8.19-Buffer-OExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://securityforeveryone.com/blog/miniweb-http-server-vulnerability-0-day-cveThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/miniweb/files/miniweb/0.8/ProductThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49247ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160470/MiniWeb-HTTP-Server-0.8.19-Buffer-OExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://securityforeveryone.com/blog/miniweb-http-server-vulnerability-0-day-cveThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/projects/miniweb/files/miniweb/0.8/ProductThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49247ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-29596?

CVE-2020-29596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MiniWeb HTTP server 0.8.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long name for the first parameter in a POST request.

How severe is CVE-2020-29596?

CVE-2020-29596 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-2020-29596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Miniweb Http Server Project Miniweb Http Server.