7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1000118: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 04 2017(Updated: )

Akka HTTP versions <= 10.0.5 Illegal Media Range in Accept Header Causes StackOverflowError Leading to Denial of Service

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Akka HTTP Session<=10.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000118?

    CVE-2017-1000118 has a severity rating of high due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service through a StackOverflowError.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1000118?

    To fix CVE-2017-1000118, upgrade Akka HTTP to version 10.0.6 or later.

  • What version of Akka HTTP is affected by CVE-2017-1000118?

    CVE-2017-1000118 affects Akka HTTP versions 10.0.5 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1000118?

    CVE-2017-1000118 is an application vulnerability that leads to a denial of service due to an illegal media range in the Accept header.

  • Can CVE-2017-1000118 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1000118 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to an affected Akka HTTP server.

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