HTTP: Nostromo nhttpd http_verify Directory Traversal
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Nostromo nhttpd server. A successful attack can lead to directory traversal and arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Directory Traversal in the function http_verify in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution via a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products
Nazgul nostromo_nhttpd
Short Name
HTTP:DIR:NOSTROMO-NHTTPD-TRAV
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2019-16278 Directory Nostromo Traversal http_verify nhttpd
Release Date
01/16/2020
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3337
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nazgul
CVSS Score
7.5