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CVE-2017-17290

7.5 · HIGH

The Light Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) clients of Huawei TE60 with software V600R006C00, ViewPoint 9030 with software V100R011C02, V100R011C03 have a resource management errors vulnerability.

Published Feb 15, 2018CWE-400EPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2017-17290 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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

The Light Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) clients of Huawei TE60 with software V600R006C00, ViewPoint 9030 with software V100R011C02, V100R011C03 have a resource management errors vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may make the LDAP server not respond to the client's request by controlling the LDAP server. Due to improper management of LDAP connection resource, a successful exploit may cause the connection resource exhausted of the LDAP client.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17290?

CVE-2017-17290 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-17290?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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-2017-17290?

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.

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