Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-1556
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.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2017-1556
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:5.0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:5.0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:5.0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-1556
0.11%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 44 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-1556
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-1556
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-1556
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100831
IBM API Connect CVE-2017-1556 Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131546
IBM API Connect denial of service CVE-2017-1556 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008315
IBM Security Bulletin: API Connect minimatch CVE-2017-1556Vendor Advisory
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