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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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3DescriptionCVE.org
NetworkActiv Web Server 4.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username field of the Security options that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by entering a crafted username value exceeding the expected buffer size through the Set username interface.
AnalysisAI
NetworkActiv Web Server 4.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username field of the Security options that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. NetworkActiv Web Server 4.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username field of the Security options that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by entering a crafted username value exceeding the expected buffer size through the Set username interface. Affected products include: Networkactiv Networkactiv Web Server.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).
Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
View allSame technique Memory Corruption
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2018-21727
GHSA-x4g8-cm9x-f937