Vulnerability Description
In Apache httpd 2.2.x before 2.2.33 and 2.4.x before 2.4.26, mod_mime can read one byte past the end of a buffer when sending a malicious Content-Type response header.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.2.0, < 2.2.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3896Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99170Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038711Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2478Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2479Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2483Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3193Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3194Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3195Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3475Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3476Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3477Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gottburgm/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-7679ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cd
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7679?
CVE-2017-7679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Apache httpd 2.2.x before 2.2.33 and 2.4.x before 2.4.26, mod_mime can read one byte past the end of a buffer when sending a malicious Content-Type response header.
How severe is CVE-2017-7679?
CVE-2017-7679 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server.