Improper input validation in Apache HTTP Server
CVE-2017-12171
A regression was found in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 version of httpd 2.2.15-60, causing comments in the "Allow" and "Deny" configuration lines to be parsed incorrectly. A web administrator could unintentionally allow any client to access a restricted HTTP resource.
EPSS: 0.081 (94.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Http_server — versions 2.2.15-60
- Red Hat Httpd — versions 2.2.15-60
- Redhat Enterprise_linux — versions 6.9
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_desktop — versions 6.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_server — versions 6.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_workstation — versions 6.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12171?
- CVE-2017-12171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-07-26.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12171?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.