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CVE-2017-1000207

8.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability in Swagger-Parser's version <= 1.0.30 and Swagger codegen version <= 2.2.2 yaml parsing functionality results in arbitrary code being executed when a maliciously crafted yaml Open-A…

Published Nov 27, 2017CWE-502EPSS 1.62%

Overview

CVE-2017-1000207 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in Swagger-Parser's version <= 1.0.30 and Swagger codegen version <= 2.2.2 yaml parsing functionality results in arbitrary code being executed when a maliciously crafted yaml Open-API specification is parsed. This in particular, affects the 'generate' and 'validate' command in swagger-codegen (<= 2.2.2) and can lead to arbitrary code being executed when these commands are used on a well-crafted yaml specification.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser/pull/481Reflgtm.com/blog/swagger_snakeyaml_CVE-2017-1000207_CVE-2017-1000208GitHubgithub.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser/pull/481Reflgtm.com/blog/swagger_snakeyaml_CVE-2017-1000207_CVE-2017-1000208

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000207?

CVE-2017-1000207 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-1000207?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-1000207?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-1000207?

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