Update vulnerable dependency: core-common version from 0.16.0 to 0.17.0-rc2

This MR updates according to WhiteSource alerts which got updated in core-common:

• Core-common MR - 167
• Core-common MR - 157

All Submissions:

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• [YES] I have added an explanation of what changes in this merge do and why we should include it?
• [YES] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
• [NA] I have added tests to cover my changes.
• [YES] All new and existing tests passed.
• [YES] My code follows the code style of this project.
• [NA] I ran lint checks locally prior to submission.

What is the issue or story related to the change?

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Issue: 27

Change details:

Does this introduce a breaking change?

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• [NO]