CVE-2018-9059
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious login request to forum.ghp.
Published Apr 20, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-9059 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Easy File Sharing Web Server (Sharing-File).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious login request to forum.ghp. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2014-3791.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Easy File Sharing Web ServerSharing-File | 7.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 20, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147246/Easy-File-Sharing-Web-Server-7.2-Buffer-Overflow.html
- advisory44485
- advisory44522
- exploitMSF easyfilesharing_seh.rb
- exploitExploitDB-44485
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious login request to forum.ghp.
Affected: Easy File Sharing Web Server (Sharing-File) versions 7.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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