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CVE-2017-11746

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

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CVE-2017-11746 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tenshi 0.15 creates a tenshi.pid file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for tenshi.pid modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname/tenshi.pid`" command.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tenshi 0.15 creates a tenshi.pid file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for tenshi.pid modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname/tenshi.pid`" command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
InversepathTenshi0.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11746?
Tenshi 0.15 creates a tenshi.pid file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for tenshi.pid modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname/tenshi.pid`" command.
How severe is CVE-2017-11746?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11746 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11746?
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