CVE-2017-1000433
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.52%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and older accept any password when run with python optimizations enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing their password.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and older accept any password when run with python optimizations enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing their password.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pysaml2 Project | Pysaml2 | <= 4.4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/rohe/pysaml2/issues/451Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-11Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rohe/pysaml2/issues/451Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-11Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000433?
pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and older accept any password when run with python optimizations enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing their password.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000433?
CVE-2017-1000433 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000433?
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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