CVE-2017-1556 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.7.0 through 5.0.7.2 is vulnerable to a regular expression attack that could allow an authenticated attacker to use a regex and cause the system to slow or hang. IBM X-Force ID: 131546.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008315Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100831Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131546VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008315Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100831Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131546VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1556?

CVE-2017-1556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM API Connect 5.0.7.0 through 5.0.7.2 is vulnerable to a regular expression attack that could allow an authenticated attacker to use a regex and cause the system to slow or hang. IBM X-Force ID: 131...

How severe is CVE-2017-1556?

CVE-2017-1556 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1556?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Api Connect.