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CVE-2017-18898

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. It allows crafted posts that potentially cause a web browser to hang.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<4.0.5
Mattermost>=4.1.0<4.1.1
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc1
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc2
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc3
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18898?

    CVE-2017-18898 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause browser hangs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18898?

    To resolve CVE-2017-18898, update Mattermost Server to version 4.2.0 or later.

  • What versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2017-18898?

    Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.2.0, including 4.1.0 and 4.0.5, are affected by CVE-2017-18898.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18898?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-18898; updating is the recommended action.

  • What type of issue does CVE-2017-18898 represent?

    CVE-2017-18898 represents a vulnerability that allows for crafted posts to potentially hang web browsers.

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