CVE-2017-5660 describes a vulnerability in Apache Traffic Server (ATS) versions 6.2.0 and prior, and 7.0.0 and prior, related to improper handling of the Host header with line folding. This flaw, rated 8.6 HIGH (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N), allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate upstream proxy interactions, potentially leading to the use of an incorrect host and a high impact on integrity. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:6.2.1:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:traffic_server:6.2.2:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.