CVE-2017-3587: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gw9x-fqh4-wgc7
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CVSS 8.4
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-3587 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.4) security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-3587 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-3587
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gw9x-fqh4-wgc7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.4
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-3587

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-3587, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracle Virtualization (subcomponent: Shared Folder). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 5.0.38 and Prior to 5.1.20. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.4 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H).

References

NVD — CVE-2017-3587 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-3587
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41932 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41932
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97750
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038288

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3587?
CVE-2017-3587 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2017-3587?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-3587?
CVE-2017-3587 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-3587?
CVE-2017-3587 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-3587?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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