MEDIUM CVSS 5.7
Published: 2017-06-21

CVE-2017-9773

horde horde_image Security Advisory (CVE-2017-9773)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-9773 impacting horde horde_image. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Denial of Service was found in Horde_Image 2.x before 2.5.0 via a crafted URL to the "Null" image driver.

📊 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
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product horde / horde_image
Affected Versions 2.0.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

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-2017-9773 impacting horde horde_image.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-9773.yaml
id: cve-2017-9773

info:
  name: horde horde_image - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-9773 affecting horde horde_image.
    Evaluation: Denial of Service was found in Horde_Image 2.x before 2.5.0 via a crafted URL to the "Null" image driver....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-9773
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 5.7
    cve-id: CVE-2017-9773
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2017-9773,horde,horde_image,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "horde_image"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-9773.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-9773
# Target: horde horde_image | CVSS: 5.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-9773 (horde horde_image)...")
    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 horde horde_image scope (2.0.0).")
        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-2017-9773.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-9773
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install horde_image 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade horde_image 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update horde_image

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

# 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-2017-9773 in horde horde_image?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update horde horde_image 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-2017-9773?

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-2017-9773?

CVE-2017-9773 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.7
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-9773
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor horde
Product horde_image
Published 2017-06-21
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H