CVE-2016-7046: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 7, when operating as a reverse-proxy with default buffe...

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CVE-2016-7046 is a denial-of-service issue in Red Hat JBoss EAP 7 when used as a reverse proxy with default buffer sizes. A remote attacker can cause high CPU and disk consumption using a long URL, potentially degrading or interrupting proxied application traffic. Exposure is likely limited to Red Hat JBoss EAP 7 deployments operating as reverse proxies with default buffer sizes. Internet-facing reverse-proxy roles would carry higher operational impact than internal-only deployments. Prioritize systems where JBoss EAP 7 reverse-proxy services are internet-facing or support critical applications. This is an availability risk, not a confirmed data theft issue from the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Review the linked Red Hat advisories for affected packages and fixed versions.; Apply applicable Red Hat JBoss EAP security updates through supported channels.; Identify reverse-proxy deployments using default buffer sizes..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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