CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17086: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 01 2017(Updated: )

Indeo Otter through 1.7.4 mishandles a "</script>" substring in an initial DP payload, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by the Plan Editor.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Inedo Otter<=1.7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17086?

    CVE-2017-17086 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-17086?

    To fix CVE-2017-17086, you should upgrade Inedo Otter to version 1.7.5 or later.

  • What impact can CVE-2017-17086 have on my system?

    CVE-2017-17086 can cause a crash of the application or potentially other unspecified impacts.

  • Which versions of Inedo Otter are affected by CVE-2017-17086?

    CVE-2017-17086 affects Inedo Otter versions up to and including 1.7.4.

  • Can CVE-2017-17086 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-17086 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

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