How severe is CVE-2017-15701?

CVE-2017-15701 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-2017-15701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15701?

CVE-2017-15701 affects Apache Qpid Broker-j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15701?

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-2017-15701 published?

CVE-2017-15701 was published on 2017-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15701

CVE-2017-15701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Qpid Broker-j 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Apache Qpid Broker-j
Published: 2017-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15701?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-15701?: CVE-2017-15701 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-2017-15701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15701?: CVE-2017-15701 affects Apache Qpid Broker-j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15701?: 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-2017-15701 published?: CVE-2017-15701 was published on 2017-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:qpid_broker-j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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