CRITICAL
CVE-2017-7679
CWE-126Published: June 20, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Apache httpd 2.2.x before 2.2.33 and 2.4.x before 2.4.26, mod_mime can read one byte past the end of a buffer when sending a malicious Content-Type response header.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-7679 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Apache1 product(s)
http server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (80)
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3896Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99170Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038711Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2478Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2479Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2483Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3193Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3194Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3195Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3475Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3476Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3477Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/gottburgm/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-7679Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-7679
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-126
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 20, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-126)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-7679 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.