HIGH
CVE-2017-10908
CWE-20Published: December 22, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
H2O version 2.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in the server via specially crafted HTTP/2 header.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-10908 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
dena1 product(s)
h2o
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/h2o/h2o/issues/1544Third Party Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN84182676/index.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/h2o/h2o/issues/1544Third Party Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN84182676/index.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-10908
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 22, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-10908 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.