CVE-2016-7046
First published: Fri Sep 16 2016(Updated: )
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 7, when operating as a reverse-proxy with default buffer sizes, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and disk consumption) via a long URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2640.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2641.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2642.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2657.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93173
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3454
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3455
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3456
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3458
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376646
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7046?
CVE-2016-7046 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7046?
To fix CVE-2016-7046, increase the buffer sizes in the JBoss EAP 7 configuration to handle longer URLs appropriately.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7046 allow?
CVE-2016-7046 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through excessive CPU and disk consumption.
Which version of JBoss EAP is affected by CVE-2016-7046?
CVE-2016-7046 affects Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 7.0.
Is CVE-2016-7046 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2016-7046 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over the network.
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