CVE-2017-17759

Conarc iChannel allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify the configuration, or cause a denial of service (by deleting the configuration)…

published December 19, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
11%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple HTTP request could unravel your system's secrets! Attackers can exploit Conarc iChannel's wc.dll by sending a seemingly harmless `wwMaint~EditConfig` request. 📡 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who accidentally gives anyone the master key to all the rooms — they can peek in, rearrange things, or even kick guests out entirely! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive configuration information, modify system settings, or, even worse, delete configurations and trigger a denial of service. Imagine waking up in a hotel and finding your room suddenly unbooked because someone tampered with the reservations!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who accidentally gives anyone the master key to all the rooms — they can peek in, rearrange things, or even kick guests out entirely! This vulnerability exists in Conarc iChannel, allowing remote attackers to manipulate configurations and access sensitive data due to insufficient input validation on the wc.dll service endpoint.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive configuration information, modify system settings, or, even worse, delete configurations and trigger a denial of service. Imagine waking up in a hotel and finding your room suddenly unbooked because someone tampered with the reservations! To protect your systems, assess your use of Conarc iChannel and restrict access to the wc.dll endpoint. Additionally, consider applying relevant updates or patches to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and service disruption. You've got this! Stay proactive and implement those fixes to keep your system secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11292 · 96.0th percentile
Published
2017-12-19T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 07:00Z
    Conarc iChannel allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify the configuration, or cause a denial of service (by deleting the configuration)…
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