CVE-2017-7230

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request

published March 22, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky buffer overflow lurks in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier, waiting for the right GET request to unleash chaos! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Imagine a file cabinet bursting open when you pack in one too many folders โ€” thatโ€™s what happens here when attackers exploit this vulnerability, leading to a messy spill of unauthorized code! ๐Ÿ“‚ If exploited, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially gaining control and wreaking havoc without any prior authentication. This could result in data loss, system instability, or even a complete takeover!

Put simply

Imagine a file cabinet bursting open when you pack in one too many folders โ€” thatโ€™s what happens here when attackers exploit this vulnerability, leading to a messy spill of unauthorized code! ๐Ÿ“‚ This vulnerability allows an attacker to send a specially crafted GET request that triggers the buffer overflow, enabling them to run malicious code on the targeted system.

What to do

If exploited, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially gaining control and wreaking havoc without any prior authentication. This could result in data loss, system instability, or even a complete takeover! To protect yourself, upgrade Disk Sorter Enterprise to a version beyond 9.5.12 as soon as possible. Additionally, consider implementing network security measures to monitor and filter incoming requests. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems to keep the bad guys at bay! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13805 ยท 96.5th percentile
Published
2017-03-22T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAR 18:00Z
    A buffer overflow vulnerability in Disk Sorter Enterprise 9.5.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GET request
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