VDB-107478 · CVE-2017-1000118 · OpenVAS 100573

Akka http up to 10.0.5 HTTP Header Accept memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Akka http up to 10.0.5. This affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Accept results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-1000118. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Akka http up to 10.0.5. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Accept with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Akka HTTP versions <= 10.0.5 Illegal Media Range in Accept Header Causes StackOverflowError Leading to Denial of Service

The bug was discovered 05/03/2017. The weakness was presented 10/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at doc.akka.io. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1000118 since 10/03/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 154 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Akka

Name

http

Version

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 100573
OpenVAS Name: akka HTTP DoS Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/03/2017 🔍
10/03/2017 +153 days 🔍
10/04/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/05/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/05/2017 +0 days 🔍
11/22/2019 +778 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: doc.akka.io
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-1000118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1000118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107478

Entryinfo

Created: 10/05/2017 15:15
Updated: 11/22/2019 08:53
Changes: 10/05/2017 15:15 (61), 11/22/2019 08:53 (2)
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