CVE-2017-1000082

Name: CVE-2017-1000082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-07T17:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.88%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

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: Jul 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-1000082?

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Source: NVD / NIST