CVE-2017-5850

UnknownEPSS 17.20%

Last modified

CVE-2017-5850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. httpd in OpenBSD allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a series of requests for a large file using an HTTP Range header.. EPSS estimates a 17.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

httpd in OpenBSD allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a series of requests for a large file using an HTTP Range header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.20%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenbsd6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5850?
httpd in OpenBSD allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a series of requests for a large file using an HTTP Range header.
How severe is CVE-2017-5850?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5850?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5850?

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Source: NVD / NIST