CVE-2017-1000118
CVE-2017-1000118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akka Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Akka Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Akka HTTP versions <= 10.0.5 Illegal Media Range in Accept Header Causes StackOverflowError Leading to Denial of Service
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000118?
- Akka HTTP versions <= 10.0.5 Illegal Media Range in Accept Header Causes StackOverflowError Leading to Denial of Service
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000118?
- CVE-2017-1000118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-1000118 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000118?
- CVE-2017-1000118 affects Akka Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000118?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-1000118 published?
- CVE-2017-1000118 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:akka:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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