CVE-2017-10940

Name: CVE-2017-10940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-31T19:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-10940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to agentsshar@1.0.0-release-20160901-20160901T051624Z-g3fd5adf (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 5.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to agentsshar@1.0.0-release-20160901-20160901T051624Z-g3fd5adf (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the docker API. The process does not properly validate user-supplied data which can allow for the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-3853.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.42%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joyent	Triton Datacenter	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CAN-3853-Docker-File-Overwrite-VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CAN-3853-Docker-File-Overwrite-VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10940?

How severe is CVE-2017-10940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10940?

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