CVE-2018-1257

Description

Spring Framework, versions 5.0.x prior to 5.0.6, versions 4.3.x prior to 4.3.17, and older unsupported versions allows applications to expose STOMP over WebSocket endpoints with a simple, in-memory STOMP broker through the spring-messaging module. A malicious user (or attacker) can craft a message to the broker that can lead to a regular expression, denial of service attack.

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.78% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory pivotal.io
Affected: Pivotal Spring Framework
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1257?
CVE-2018-1257 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1257?
To fix CVE-2018-1257, 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-2018-1257 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1257 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1257?
CVE-2018-1257 affects Pivotal Spring Framework.
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