CVE-2017-10868
CVE-2017-10868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dena H2o 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Dena H2o
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
H2O version 2.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in the server via specially crafted HTTP/1 header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10868?
- H2O version 2.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in the server via specially crafted HTTP/1 header.
- How severe is CVE-2017-10868?
- CVE-2017-10868 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-2017-10868 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10868?
- CVE-2017-10868 affects Dena H2o. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10868?
- 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-2017-10868 published?
- CVE-2017-10868 was published on 2017-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dena:h2o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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