What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9797?

CVE-2017-9797 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-9797?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-9797. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Geode CVE-2017-9797

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-10-03 security@apache.org

Denial Of Service Apache Information Disclosure Geode

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 03, 2017 - 01:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. 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. Affected products include: Apache Geode.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.