CVE-2017-16659

Name: CVE-2017-16659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-08T05:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16659 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anti-Spam Smtp Proxy Project	Anti-Spam Smtp Proxy	<= 1.9.8.13030

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/629442Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/629442Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16659?

How severe is CVE-2017-16659?

CVE-2017-16659 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16659?

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