CVE-2010-0217

Public Exploit

Description

Zeacom Chat Server before 5.1 uses too short a random string for the JSESSIONID value, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions or cause a denial of service (Chat Server crash or Tomcat daemon crash) via a brute-force attack.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518037/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.packetninjas.net/storage/advisories/Zeacom-CVE-2010-0217.txt exploit
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8255 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47910 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67540 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0217?
CVE-2010-0217 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0217?
To fix CVE-2010-0217, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-0217 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0217 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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