CVE-2017-13083
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.96%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13083 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Akeo Consulting Rufus prior to version 2.17.1187 does not adequately validate the integrity of updates downloaded over HTTP, allowing an attacker to easily convince a user to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Akeo Consulting Rufus prior to version 2.17.1187 does not adequately validate the integrity of updates downloaded over HTTP, allowing an attacker to easily convince a user to execute arbitrary code
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akeo | Rufus | <= 2.17 | B1186 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403768Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100516Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/commit/c3c39f7f8a11f612c4ebf7affce25ec6928eb1cbThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/1009Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403768Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100516Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/commit/c3c39f7f8a11f612c4ebf7affce25ec6928eb1cbThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/1009Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13083?
Akeo Consulting Rufus prior to version 2.17.1187 does not adequately validate the integrity of updates downloaded over HTTP, allowing an attacker to easily convince a user to execute arbitrary code
How severe is CVE-2017-13083?
CVE-2017-13083 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13083?
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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