CVE-2017-16777

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified

CVE-2017-16777 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. If HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.3 is installed but VMware Fusion is not, a local attacker can create a fake application directory and exploit the suid sudo helper in order to escalate to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.3 is installed but VMware Fusion is not, a local attacker can create a fake application directory and exploit the suid sudo helper in order to escalate to root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.98%

57.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HashicorpVagrant5.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16777?
If HashiCorp Vagrant VMware Fusion plugin (aka vagrant-vmware-fusion) 5.0.3 is installed but VMware Fusion is not, a local attacker can create a fake application directory and exploit the suid sudo helper in order to escalate to root.
How severe is CVE-2017-16777?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16777 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16777?
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