CVE-2017-7687: Denial of service in Apache Mesos
Summary
CVE-2017-7687: Denial of service in Apache Mesos. Affects org.apache.mesos:mesos across 3 version ranges.
< 1.1.3
>= 1.2.0, < 1.2.2
>= 1.3.0, < 1.3.1
Fixed in 1.1.3, 1.2.2 or 1.3.1, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache Mesos is an open-source cluster manager that provides efficient resource isolation and sharing across distributed applications. It allows users to run multiple frameworks on a shared infrastructure, enabling efficient utilization of resources. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Mesos that can lead to a denial of service (DoS) attack on Mesos masters, rendering the Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2017-7687) in Apache Mesos arises when handling a decoding failure for a malformed URL path of an HTTP request. Due to a coding error, the code mistakenly calls an inappropriate function, resulting in a crash in the libprocess library. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a DoS attack on Mesos masters, disrupting the normal operation of the cluster. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it can render the entire Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 1.1.31.1.3 -
>= 1.2.0, < 1.2.21.2.2 -
>= 1.3.0, < 1.3.11.3.1
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by updating to the latest fixed version of Apache Mesos.
Conclusion
The vulnerability (CVE-2017-7687) in Apache Mesos can lead to a denial of service (DoS) attack on Mesos masters, rendering the Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable. It is crucial to update the affected Apache Mesos version to the fixed versions mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Mesos is an open-source cluster manager that provides efficient resource isolation and sharing across distributed applications. It allows users to run multiple frameworks on a shared infrastructure, enabling efficient utilization of resources.
The vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious actor to cause a denial of service (DoS) attack on Mesos masters, rendering the Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable.
To fix this vulnerability, update the affected Apache Mesos version to the fixed versions mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
No specific workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by updating to the latest fixed version of Apache Mesos.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the provided sources and references.
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