CVE-2015-5262
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Httpclient
PublishedOct 27, 2015
First seenOct 27, 2015
How to fix
Update
- org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient4.3.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache httpclient | 4.3 ≤ v ≤ 4.3.5 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 15.04 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 21, 22, 23 | — |
| org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclientMaven | v < 4.3.6 | 4.3.6 |
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