HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2017-10-16

CVE-2017-9368

blackberry workspaces_vapp Security Advisory (CVE-2017-9368)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-9368 impacting blackberry workspaces_vapp. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An information disclosure vulnerability in the BlackBerry Workspaces Server could result in an attacker gaining access to source code for server-side applications by crafting a request for specific files.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product blackberry / workspaces_vapp
Affected Versions 5.5.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-9368 impacting blackberry workspaces_vapp.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-9368.yaml
id: cve-2017-9368

info:
  name: blackberry workspaces_vapp - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-9368 affecting blackberry workspaces_vapp.
    Evaluation: An information disclosure vulnerability in the BlackBerry Workspaces Server could result in an attacker gaining access to source code for server-side ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-9368
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2017-9368
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2017-9368,blackberry,workspaces_vapp,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "workspaces_vapp"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-9368.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-9368
# Target: blackberry workspaces_vapp | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-9368 (blackberry workspaces_vapp)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against blackberry workspaces_vapp scope (5.5.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-9368.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-9368
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install workspaces_vapp 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade workspaces_vapp 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update workspaces_vapp

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i workspaces_vapp 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i workspaces_vapp

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-9368 in blackberry workspaces_vapp?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update blackberry workspaces_vapp packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-9368?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-9368?

CVE-2017-9368 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-9368
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor blackberry
Product workspaces_vapp
Published 2017-10-16
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N