CVE-2018-25087 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-25087, a low severity vulnerability in Arborator Server's project.cgi start function allowing denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps and patch details here.
Arborator Server project.cgi start denial of service vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2018-25087
What is CVE-2018-25087?
A vulnerability has been identified in Arborator Server, affecting the start function in the file project.cgi, leading to a denial of service when the project argument is exploited.
The Impact of CVE-2018-25087
This vulnerability has a low severity base score of 3.5, allowing an attacker to disrupt the service availability of Arborator Server.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-25087
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Arborator Server's project.cgi start function allows for a denial of service attack by manipulating the project argument.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: Arborator
- Product: Server
- Affected Version: n/a
Exploitation Mechanism
Exploiting the project argument in the file project.cgi can trigger a denial of service attack on Arborator Server.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the patch identified as cdbdbcbd491db65e9d697ab4365605fdfab1a604 to resolve the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Arborator Server to prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong access controls and monitoring mechanisms.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
- Stay informed about security best practices and emerging threats.
Patching and Updates
Applying the recommended patch cdbdbcbd491db65e9d697ab4365605fdfab1a604 is crucial to address the denial of service vulnerability in Arborator Server.