CVE-2017-4960 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-4960, a vulnerability in Cloud Foundry release versions v247 to v252, UAA stand-alone release versions v3.9.0 to v3.11.0, and UAA Bosh Release versions v21 to v26, potentially exposing UAA OAuth clients to denial of service attacks.
A vulnerability in Cloud Foundry release versions v247 to v252, UAA stand-alone release versions v3.9.0 to v3.11.0, and UAA Bosh Release versions v21 to v26 could expose UAA OAuth clients to a denial of service attack.
Understanding CVE-2017-4960
This CVE involves a security issue in specific versions of Cloud Foundry and UAA releases that could lead to a denial of service vulnerability.
What is CVE-2017-4960?
CVE-2017-4960 is a vulnerability found in Cloud Foundry release versions v247 to v252, UAA stand-alone release versions v3.9.0 to v3.11.0, and UAA Bosh Release versions v21 to v26. It allows for potential denial of service attacks on UAA OAuth clients.
The Impact of CVE-2017-4960
The vulnerability could result in UAA OAuth clients being exposed to denial of service attacks, potentially disrupting services and causing downtime.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-4960
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue affects Cloud Foundry release versions v247 through v252, UAA stand-alone release v3.9.0 through v3.11.0, and UAA Bosh Release v21 through v26, creating a risk of denial of service attacks on UAA OAuth clients.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Cloud Foundry Foundation Cloud Foundry release v247 - v252
- UAA stand-alone release v3.9.0 - v3.11.0
- UAA Bosh Release v21 - v26
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to launch denial of service attacks on UAA OAuth clients, potentially disrupting services.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-4960, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Cloud Foundry and UAA releases to patched versions.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and apply security patches.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply the latest security patches provided by Cloud Foundry and UAA to fix the vulnerability.