SB2017062846 - Fedora 26 update for jetty



SB2017062846 - Fedora 26 update for jetty

Published: June 28, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017062846
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Brute-force attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9735)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.