CVE-2019-17583 : Security Advisory and Response

Remote attackers can exploit a vulnerability in idreamsoft iCMS 7.0.15 to disrupt the service by sending a query for numerous comments, leading to excessive resource consumption.

Understanding CVE-2019-17583

This CVE involves a denial of service vulnerability in idreamsoft iCMS 7.0.15, allowing remote attackers to cause service disruption through resource consumption.

What is CVE-2019-17583?

Attackers can exploit idreamsoft iCMS 7.0.15 by sending a query for many comments, resulting in a denial of service by consuming excessive resources.
The exploit involves using the "admincp.php?app=comment&perpage=" substring followed by a large positive integer.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17583

Remote attackers can disrupt services and cause denial of service by exploiting this vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17583

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

idreamsoft iCMS 7.0.15 is susceptible to a denial of service attack through resource consumption triggered by a query for numerous comments.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: idreamsoft iCMS 7.0.15
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by sending a query for many comments using a specific substring followed by a large positive integer.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems from CVE-2019-17583 by following these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to prevent malicious queries.
Monitor system resources for unusual consumption patterns.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the iCMS software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by idreamsoft to address the vulnerability.