CVE-2017-1556

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.7.0 through 5.0.7.2 is vulnerable to a regular expression attack that could allow an authenticated attacker to use a regex and cause the system to slow or hang. IBM X-Force ID: 131546.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM API Connect
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100831 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008315 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131546 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1556?
CVE-2017-1556 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1556?
To fix CVE-2017-1556, 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-2017-1556 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1556 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1556?
CVE-2017-1556 affects IBM API Connect.
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