CVE-2017-15701

7.5 HIGH
Published: December 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 (inclusive) the broker does not properly enforce a maximum frame size in AMQP 1.0 frames. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to cause the broker to exhaust all available memory and eventually terminate. Older AMQP protocols are not affected.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102041
Source: security@apache.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7947
Source: security@apache.org
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://qpid.apache.org/cves/CVE-2017-15701.html
Source: security@apache.org
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102041
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7947
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://qpid.apache.org/cves/CVE-2017-15701.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.3%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache