Intrusion PreventionNostromo.nhttpd.http_header_comp.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Nostromo nhttpd.
The vulnerability is due to an improper boundary check condition in the application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Nostromo nhttpd prior to 1.9.7
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.nazgul.ch/dev/nostromo_cl.txt
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-12 | 15.904 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2020-02-12 | 15.776 | Sig Added |
| 2020-01-22 | 15.763 |
| ID | 48609 |
| Created | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2019-16279 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 60.94% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux, BSD |
| Affected App | Other |