SB2017083144 - Input validation error in Async Http Client

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SB2017083144 - Input validation error in Async Http Client

Published: August 31, 2017 Updated: May 8, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017083144
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14063)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Async Http Client can be tricked into connecting to a host different from the one extracted by java.net.URI if a '?' character occurs in a fragment identifier. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and modify data on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References