7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9272: Input Validation

First published: Fri Oct 06 2017(Updated: )

The Bi-directional driver in IDM 4.5 before 4.0.3.0 could be susceptible to a denial of service attack.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Micro Focus Bi-directional Driver<=4.0.2.0
Micro Focus Identity Manager=4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9272?

    CVE-2017-9272 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can impact the functionality of affected software.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9272?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-9272, update the Bi-directional driver to version 4.0.3.0 or later.

  • Which versions of the Bi-directional driver are affected by CVE-2017-9272?

    CVE-2017-9272 affects the Bi-directional driver versions up to and including 4.0.2.0.

  • Does CVE-2017-9272 affect Microfocus Identity Manager?

    No, CVE-2017-9272 specifically affects the Bi-directional driver and not the core Identity Manager product.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-9272?

    Yes, a patch is available and can be obtained by upgrading to version 4.0.3.0 or later of the Bi-directional driver.

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