CVE-2017-18641

Name: CVE-2017-18641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-10T01:15:10.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap containers.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap containers.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxcontainers	Lxc	2.0.0

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1661447Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1661447Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18641?

In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap containers.

How severe is CVE-2017-18641?

CVE-2017-18641 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18641?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18641?

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Source: NVD / NIST