CVE-2017-9735
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.79%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9735 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.. EPSS estimates a 5.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Jetty | < 9.2.22 |
| Eclipse | Jetty | >= 9.3.0, < 9.3.20 |
| Eclipse | Jetty | >= 9.4.0, < 9.4.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Policy | 1.5.0 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Base Platform | 13.2 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Base Platform | 13.3 |
| Oracle | Hospitality Guest Access | 4.2.0 |
| Oracle | Hospitality Guest Access | 4.2.1 |
| Oracle | Rest Data Services | 11.2.0.4 |
| Oracle | Rest Data Services | 12.1.0.2 |
| Oracle | Rest Data Services | 12.2.0.1 |
| Oracle | Rest Data Services | 18c |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 7.1 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 15.0 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 16.0 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 17.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/864631Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse/jetty.project/issues/1556Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/864631Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse/jetty.project/issues/1556Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9735?
Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.
How severe is CVE-2017-9735?
CVE-2017-9735 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9735?
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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