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CVE-2017-16249

7.5 · HIGH

The Debut embedded http server contains a remotely exploitable denial of service where a single malformed HTTP POST request can cause the server to hang until eventually replying (~300 seconds) wit…

Published Nov 10, 2017EPSS 59.39%

Overview

CVE-2017-16249 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Debut embedded http server contains a remotely exploitable denial of service where a single malformed HTTP POST request can cause the server to hang until eventually replying (~300 seconds) with an HTTP 500 error. While the server is hung, print jobs over the network are blocked and the web interface is inaccessible. An attacker can continuously send this malformed request to keep the device inaccessible to legitimate traffic.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/144908/Debut-Embedded-httpd-1.20-Denial-Of-Service.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/43119/Refwww.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2017-017/?fid=10211Refwww.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Denial-of-Service-Vulnerability-in-Brother-Printers/?page=1&year=0&month=0&LangType=1033Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/144908/Debut-Embedded-httpd-1.20-Denial-Of-Service.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/43119/Refwww.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2017-017/?fid=10211Refwww.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Denial-of-Service-Vulnerability-in-Brother-Printers/?page=1&year=0&month=0&LangType=1033

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16249?

CVE-2017-16249 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-16249?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-16249?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-16249?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-16249 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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