CVE-2025-8760 (GCVE-0-2025-8760)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-13 06:14 – Updated: 2025-08-13 13:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
INSTAR 2K+/4K fcgi_server base64_decode buffer overflow
Summary
A vulnerability was identified in INSTAR 2K+ and 4K 3.11.1 Build 1124. This affects the function base64_decode of the component fcgi_server. The manipulation of the argument Authorization leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-13 13:30 UTC
Assigner
References
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|---|---|
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| https://modzero.com/static/MZ-25-03_modzero_INSTAR.pdf | related |
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