CVE-2017-10671 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the de_dotdot function of libhttpd.c within sthttpd before version 2.27.1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (daemon crash) or potentially achieve other unspecified impacts by providing a specially crafted filename. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it requires user interaction and local access for exploitation, but carries high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.27.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sthttpd_project:sthttpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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