CVE-2017-9797

Description

When an Apache Geode cluster before v1.2.1 is operating in secure mode, an unauthenticated client can enter multi-user authentication mode and send metadata messages. These metadata operations could leak information about application data types. In addition, an attacker could perform a denial of service attack on the cluster.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Geode
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/geode-user/201709.mbox/%3cCAEwge-Hrbb7JS8Nygrh7geyFvW4bMZ3AdCmPOzMfvbniipz0bA%40mail.gmail.com%3e mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9797?
CVE-2017-9797 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9797?
To fix CVE-2017-9797, 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-2017-9797 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9797 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-2017-9797?
CVE-2017-9797 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Geode.
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