CVE-2017-7679
UnknownEPSS 39.34%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 39.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.2.0, < 2.2.33 |
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.26 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3896Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99170Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038711Third Party Advisory, VDB 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-2017-7679Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nomachine.com/SU08O00185Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3896Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99170Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038711Third Party Advisory, VDB 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-2017-7679Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nomachine.com/SU08O00185Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7679?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7679?
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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