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9.8

NetBSD bozohttpd can run attacker code

CVE-2015-8212 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The bozohttpd web server included in NetBSD versions 6.0 through 6.0.6, 6.1 through 6.1.5, and 7.0 mishandles specially crafted requests. An attacker on the network could make the server execute their own code, potentially taking control of the system. Update NetBSD to a version that fixes bozohttpd or replace it with a secure web server.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
netbsd netbsd 6.0
6.0.1
6.0.2
6.0.3
6.0.4
6.0.5
6.0.6
6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
2 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
CGI handling flaw in bozohttpd in NetBSD 6.0 through 6.0.6, 6.1 through 6.1.5, and 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, which are handled by a non-CGI aware ...
CGI handling flaw in bozohttpd in NetBSD 6.0 through 6.0.6, 6.1 through 6.1.5, and 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, which are handled by a non-CGI aware program.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published19 Jan 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-8212 · NVD
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