CVE-2017-1000082
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.88%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000082 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g. "0day"), running the service in question with root privileges rather than the user intended.. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g. "0day"), running the service in question with root privileges rather than the user intended.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Systemd Project | Systemd | >= 229, < 234 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99507Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/6237Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99507Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/6237Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000082?
systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g. "0day"), running the service in question with root privileges rather than the user intended.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000082?
CVE-2017-1000082 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000082?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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