Learn about CVE-2017-15694 affecting Apache Geode versions 1.0.0 to 1.8.0. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Apache Geode versions 1.0.0 to 1.8.0 are vulnerable to improper access control, allowing users with write permissions to manipulate internal cluster metadata, potentially disrupting cluster operations.
Understanding CVE-2017-15694
If an Apache Geode server running in secure mode between versions 1.0.0 and 1.8.0 is accessed by a user with specific write permissions, they can alter internal cluster metadata, posing a risk of cluster disruption if misused.
What is CVE-2017-15694?
The Impact of CVE-2017-15694
Technical Details of CVE-2017-15694
Apache Geode versions 1.0.0 to 1.8.0 are susceptible to improper access control, enabling unauthorized modifications to internal cluster metadata.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action and long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the CVE-2017-15694 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates