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9.8

GoAhead Webserver 4.0.0 may crash or stop working

CVE-2017-1000471 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The GoAhead web server version 4.0.0 has a coding error that can cause it to stop responding or shut down unexpectedly. This can interrupt web services and affect users. Apply the vendor’s update or patch as soon as possible to keep the server running smoothly.

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
embedthis goahead 4.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:embedthis:goahead:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
EmbedThis GoAhead Webserver version 4.0.0 is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference in the CGI handler resulting in memory corruption or denial of service.
EmbedThis GoAhead Webserver version 4.0.0 is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference in the CGI handler resulting in memory corruption or denial of service.
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
9% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-476NULL Pointer Dereference
Timeline
Published3 Jan 2018
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-1000471 · NVD
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