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CVE-2017-10600

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2017-10600 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ubuntu-image 1.0 before 2017-07-07, when invoked as non-root, creates files in the resulting image with the uid of the invoking user. When the resulting image is booted, a local attacker with the same uid as the image creator has unintended access to cloud-init and snapd directories.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ubuntu-image 1.0 before 2017-07-07, when invoked as non-root, creates files in the resulting image with the uid of the invoking user. When the resulting image is booted, a local attacker with the same uid as the image creator has unintended access to cloud-init and snapd directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
CanonicalUbuntu-Image1.02017-07-06

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10600?
ubuntu-image 1.0 before 2017-07-07, when invoked as non-root, creates files in the resulting image with the uid of the invoking user. When the resulting image is booted, a local attacker with the same uid as the image creator has unintended access to cloud-init and snapd directories.
How severe is CVE-2017-10600?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10600 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10600?
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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Source: NVD / NIST