Vulnerability Description
The HTTP/2 implementation in Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0.M21 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.15 bypassed a number of security checks that prevented directory traversal attacks. It was therefore possible to bypass security constraints using a specially crafted URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 8.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3974
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100256Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/1dd0a59c1295cc08ce4c9e7edae5ad2268acc9ba55a
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/343558d982879bf88ec20dbf707f8c11255f8e219e8
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5c0e00fd31efc11e147bf99d0f03c00a734447d3b13
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5f8ab8a02f3610bd56ea2b0d69af25cbde451d79c46
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6af47120905aa7d8fe12f42e8ff2284fb338ba141d3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/88855876c33f2f9c532ffb75bfee570ccf0b17ffa77
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b5e3f51d28cd5d9b1809f56594f2cf63dcd6a90429e
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d3a5818e8af731bde6a05ef031ed3acc093c6dd7c4b
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/e85e83e9954f169bbb77b44baae5a33d8de878df557
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/eb6efa8d59c45a7a9eff94c4b925467d3b3fec8ba76
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3bbb800a816d0a51eccc5a228c58736960a9fffafa
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r48c1444845fe15a823e1374674bfc297d5008a5453
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180614-0003/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7675?
CVE-2017-7675 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The HTTP/2 implementation in Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0.M21 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.15 bypassed a number of security checks that prevented directory traversal attacks. It was therefore possible to bypas...
How severe is CVE-2017-7675?
CVE-2017-7675 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7675?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.