CVE-2017-5617
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 1.99%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5617 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The SVG Salamander (aka svgSalamander) library, when used in a web application, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via an xlink:href attribute in an SVG file.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The SVG Salamander (aka svgSalamander) library, when used in a web application, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via an xlink:href attribute in an SVG file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Kitfox | Svg Salamander | All versions |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3781Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/27/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/29/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95871Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/blackears/svgSalamander/issues/11Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-11Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3781Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/27/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/29/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95871Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/blackears/svgSalamander/issues/11Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-11Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5617?
The SVG Salamander (aka svgSalamander) library, when used in a web application, allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via an xlink:href attribute in an SVG file.
How severe is CVE-2017-5617?
CVE-2017-5617 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5617?
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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