VDB-99930 · CVE-2017-5659 · BID 97949

Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.0 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.0. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5659. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Traffic Server up to 6.2.0. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache Traffic Server before 6.2.1 generates a coredump when there is a mismatch between content length and chunked encoding.

The bug was discovered 04/17/2017. The weakness was published 04/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at issues.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5659 since 01/29/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 6.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97949†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 801942
OpenVAS Name: Apache Traffic Server (ATS) Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Traffic Server 6.2.1

Timelineinfo

01/29/2017 🔍
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11/29/2022 +2051 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: issues.apache.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-5659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99930
SecurityFocus: 97949 - Apache Traffic Server CVE-2017-5659 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038275

Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2017 10:36
Updated: 11/29/2022 14:58
Changes: 04/18/2017 10:36 (62), 10/19/2019 11:16 (4), 11/29/2022 14:58 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:B39:103

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