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Apache Struts 'URLValidator' Denial-Of-Service Vulnerability - Oct17 (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Denial of Service
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
4.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
6 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
This host is running Apache Struts and is prone to denial-of-service vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to an insufficient validation of input in a form field by the built-in URLValidator.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Apache Struts Version 2.5 through 2.5.5 on Linux.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to Apache Struts Version 2.5.8 or later.