#VU30209 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release in Mattermost Server - CVE-2017-18898

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30209

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18898

CWE-ID: CWE-404

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mattermost Server
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: Mattermost, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. It allows crafted posts that potentially cause a web browser to hang.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mattermost Server: 4.1.0

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External links
https://mattermost.com/security-updates/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.