CVE-2017-9787
First published: Thu Jul 13 2017(Updated: )
When using a Spring AOP functionality to secure Struts actions it is possible to perform a DoS attack. Solution is to upgrade to Apache Struts version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.3.7<2.3.33 | 2.3.33 |
| maven/org.apache.struts:struts2-core | >=2.5.0<2.5.12 | 2.5.12 |
| =2.3.7 | ||
| =2.3.8 | ||
| =2.3.9 | ||
| =2.3.10 | ||
| =2.3.11 | ||
| =2.3.12 | ||
| =2.3.13 | ||
| =2.3.14 | ||
| =2.3.14.1 | ||
| =2.3.14.2 | ||
| =2.3.14.3 | ||
| =2.3.15 | ||
| =2.3.15.1 | ||
| =2.3.15.2 | ||
| =2.3.15.3 | ||
| =2.3.16 | ||
| =2.3.16.1 | ||
| =2.3.16.2 | ||
| =2.3.16.3 | ||
| =2.3.17 | ||
| =2.3.19 | ||
| =2.3.20 | ||
| =2.3.20.1 | ||
| =2.3.20.2 | ||
| =2.3.20.3 | ||
| =2.3.21 | ||
| =2.3.22 | ||
| =2.3.23 | ||
| =2.3.24 | ||
| =2.3.24.1 | ||
| =2.3.24.2 | ||
| =2.3.24.3 | ||
| =2.3.25 | ||
| =2.3.26 | ||
| =2.3.27 | ||
| =2.3.28 | ||
| =2.3.28.1 | ||
| =2.3.29 | ||
| =2.3.30 | ||
| =2.3.31 | ||
| =2.3.32 | ||
| =2.5 | ||
| =2.5.1 | ||
| =2.5.2 | ||
| =2.5.3 | ||
| =2.5.4 | ||
| =2.5.5 | ||
| =2.5.6 | ||
| =2.5.7 | ||
| =2.5.8 | ||
| =2.5.9 | ||
| =2.5.10 | ||
| =2.5.10.1 | ||
| Apache Struts | =2.3.7 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.8 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.9 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.10 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.11 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.12 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.13 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.14 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.14.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.14.2 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.14.3 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.15 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.15.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.15.2 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.15.3 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.16 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.16.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.16.2 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.16.3 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.17 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.19 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.20 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.20.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.20.2 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.20.3 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.21 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.22 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.23 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.24 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.24.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.24.2 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.24.3 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.25 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.26 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.27 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.28 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.28.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.29 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.30 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.31 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.3.32 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.1 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.2 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.3 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.4 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.5 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.6 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.7 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.8 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.9 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.10 | |
| Apache Struts | =2.5.10.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9787
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1fd7b17b5dc50d@%3Cannouncements.struts.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/de3d325f0433cd3b42258b6a302c0d7a72b69eedc1480ed561d3b065@%3Cannouncements.struts.apache.org%3E
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0002/
- http://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-049.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2017-9805-3889403.html
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/086b63735527d4bb0c1dd0d86a7c0374b825ff2
- https://github.com/apache/struts/commit/0d6442bab5b44d93c4c2e63c5335f0a331333b9
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170910013819/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039115
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227144723/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99562
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8mr5-h28g-36qx (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99562
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039115
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3795c4dd46d9ec75f4a6eb9eca11c11edd3e796c6c1fd7b17b5dc50d%40%3Cannouncements.struts.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/de3d325f0433cd3b42258b6a302c0d7a72b69eedc1480ed561d3b065%40%3Cannouncements.struts.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9787?
CVE-2017-9787 has a medium severity rating of CVSS v3.0, making it a notable concern for affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9787?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9787, upgrade your Apache Struts installation to version 2.5.12 or 2.3.33.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2017-9787?
CVE-2017-9787 affects multiple versions of Apache Struts, specifically those prior to 2.5.12 and 2.3.33.
What type of attack can CVE-2017-9787 allow?
CVE-2017-9787 can be exploited to conduct a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Is CVE-2017-9787 related to Spring AOP?
Yes, CVE-2017-9787 is a vulnerability that specifically involves Spring AOP in securing Struts actions.
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