QID 981104

QID 981104: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient (GHSA-fmj5-wv96-r2ch)

http/conn/ssl/SSLConnectionSocketFactory.java in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.6 ignores the http.socket.timeout configuration setting during an SSL handshake, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (HTTPS call hang) via unspecified vectors.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-fmj5-wv96-r2ch for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-fmj5-wv96-r2ch - github.com/advisories/GHSA-fmj5-wv96-r2ch

CVEs related to QID 981104

CVE-2015-5262 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-fmj5-wv96-r2ch	org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient		github.com/advisories/GHSA-fmj5-wv96-r2ch

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