CVE-2017-16005

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified

CVE-2017-16005 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Http-signature is a "Reference implementation of Joyent's HTTP Signature Scheme". In versions <=0.9.11, http-signature signs only the header values, but not the header names. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Http-signature is a "Reference implementation of Joyent's HTTP Signature Scheme". In versions <=0.9.11, http-signature signs only the header values, but not the header names. This makes http-signature vulnerable to header forgery. Thus, if an attacker can intercept a request, he can swap header names and change the meaning of the request without changing the signature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JoyentHttp-Signature<= 0.9.11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16005?
Http-signature is a "Reference implementation of Joyent's HTTP Signature Scheme". In versions <=0.9.11, http-signature signs only the header values, but not the header names. This makes http-signature vulnerable to header forgery. Thus, if an attacker can intercept a request, he can swap header names and change the meaning of the request without changing the signature.
How severe is CVE-2017-16005?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16005 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST