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CVE-2017-15701

7.5 · HIGH

In Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 (inclusive) the broker does not properly enforce a maximum frame size in AMQP 1.0 frames.

Published Dec 1, 2017CWE-400EPSS 4.39%

Overview

CVE-2017-15701 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 (inclusive) the broker does not properly enforce a maximum frame size in AMQP 1.0 frames. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to cause the broker to exhaust all available memory and eventually terminate. Older AMQP protocols are not affected.

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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102041Refissues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7947Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/4054e1c90993f337eeea24a312841c0661653e673c0ff8e2cd9520fe%40%3Cdev.qpid.apache.org%3ERefqpid.apache.org/cves/CVE-2017-15701.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102041Refissues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7947Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/4054e1c90993f337eeea24a312841c0661653e673c0ff8e2cd9520fe%40%3Cdev.qpid.apache.org%3ERefqpid.apache.org/cves/CVE-2017-15701.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15701?

CVE-2017-15701 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-15701?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2017-15701?

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-2017-15701?

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