Embedthis GoAhead Web Server CVE-2019-5096 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Embedthis GoAhead Web Server is prone to a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause a denial-of-service condition. Embedthis GoAhead Web Server version 5.0.1, 4.1.1 and 3.6.5 are vulnerable.

Technologies Affected

• Embedthis Software GoAhead Web Server 3.6.5
• Embedthis Software GoAhead Web Server 4.1.1
• Embedthis Software GoAhead Web Server 5.0.1

Recommendations

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
To reduce the impact of latent vulnerabilities, always run nonadministrative software as an unprivileged user with minimal access rights.

Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity. This includes but is not limited to requests that include NOP sleds and unexplained incoming and outgoing traffic. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from a successful exploit.

Do not follow links provided by unknown or untrusted sources.
Do not follow links, visit websites, or open files that are provided by untrusted sources.

Implement multiple redundant layers of security.
Various memory-protection schemes (such as nonexecutable and randomly mapped memory segments) may hinder an attacker’s ability to exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.