CVE-2017-18353
First published: Mon Dec 17 2018(Updated: )
Rendertron 1.0.0 includes an _ah/stop route to shutdown the Chrome instance responsible for serving render requests to all users. Visiting this route with a GET request allows any unauthorized remote attacker to disable the core service of the application.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Rendertron | =1.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18353
- https://github.com/GoogleChrome/rendertron/pull/88
- https://github.com/GoogleChrome/rendertron/commit/8d70628c96ae72eff6eebb451d26fc9ed6b58b0e
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=759111
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4q69-q4q7-x82c (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18353?
CVE-2017-18353 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized shutdown of the service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18353?
To fix CVE-2017-18353, ensure that access to the '_ah/stop' route is properly restricted to authorized users only.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-18353?
CVE-2017-18353 affects Google Rendertron version 1.0.0.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-18353?
An attacker can disable the core service of Rendertron by sending a GET request to the '_ah/stop' route.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2017-18353?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-18353; securing the route is necessary to mitigate the risk.
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