Vulnerability Description
When using a Spring AOP functionality to secure Struts actions it is possible to perform a DoS attack. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Struts | 2.3.7 |
References
- http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-049.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99562Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039115
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/de3d325f0433cd3b42258b6a302c0d7a72b69eedc14
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/
- http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-049.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99562Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039115
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/de3d325f0433cd3b42258b6a302c0d7a72b69eedc14
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9787?
CVE-2017-9787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When using a Spring AOP functionality to secure Struts actions it is possible to perform a DoS attack. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.
How severe is CVE-2017-9787?
CVE-2017-9787 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-2017-9787?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Struts.