CVE-2017-18240

Name: CVE-2017-18240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-19T02:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Gentoo app-admin/collectd package before 5.7.2-r1 sets the ownership of PID file directory to the collectd account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL (when the service is stopped).. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Gentoo app-admin/collectd package before 5.7.2-r1 sets the ownership of PID file directory to the collectd account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL (when the service is stopped).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Collectd	Collectd	<= 5.7.2	—
Collectd	Collectd	5.7.2	R1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.gentoo.org/628540Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-10Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.gentoo.org/628540Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18240?

How severe is CVE-2017-18240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18240?

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