CVE-2019-17414 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been discovered in tinylcy Vino up to 2017-12-15, allowing remote attackers to disrupt its service by exploiting an excessively long URL, leading to a denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2019-17414

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in tinylcy Vino that can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

What is CVE-2019-17414?

CVE-2019-17414 is a vulnerability in tinylcy Vino up to 2017-12-15 that enables remote attackers to disrupt the service by using a long URL, resulting in a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17414

The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a "vn_get_string error: Resource temporarily unavailable" message and subsequent crash of the daemon, causing service disruption.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17414

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in tinylcy Vino through 2017-12-15 allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by sending a long URL.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Up to 2017-12-15

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers sending an excessively long URL, resulting in a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address the CVE-2019-17414 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity related to URL length.
Implement URL length restrictions to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the affected systems.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to mitigate the vulnerability.