Description
HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c, when account names are used as log filenames, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long account name.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
hfs
aka http file server
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=wn
rejetto.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39875
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27423
securityfocus.com
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