CVE-2017-7687: High severity apache mesos vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2017
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Updated

When handling a decoding failure for a malformed URL path of an HTTP request, libprocess in Apache Mesos before 1.1.3, 1.2.x before 1.2.2, 1.3.x before 1.3.1, and 1.4.0-dev might crash because the code accidentally calls inappropriate function. A malicious actor can therefore cause a denial of service of Mesos masters rendering the Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apache Mesos<=1.1.2
Apache Mesos=1.2.0
Apache Mesos=1.2.1
Apache Mesos=1.3.0
Apache Mesos=1.3.1
Apache Mesos=1.4.0-dev

Event History

Sep 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7687?

CVE-2017-7687 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7687?

To address CVE-2017-7687, upgrade Apache Mesos to versions 1.1.3, 1.2.2, 1.3.1, or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-7687?

CVE-2017-7687 affects Apache Mesos versions prior to 1.1.3, 1.2.2, 1.3.1, and 1.4.0-dev.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7687?

CVE-2017-7687 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by improper handling of malformed URL paths.

5

Can CVE-2017-7687 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-7687 can be exploited remotely by a malicious actor to crash the affected Apache Mesos instances.

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