CVE-2017-6200

Name: CVE-2017-6200
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-06T16:29:00.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6200 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sandstorm before build 0.203 allows remote attackers to read any specified file under /etc or /run via the sandbox backup function. The root cause is that the findFilesToZip function doesn't filter Line Feed (\n) characters in a directory name.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sandstorm before build 0.203 allows remote attackers to read any specified file under /etc or /run via the sandbox backup function. The root cause is that the findFilesToZip function doesn't filter Line Feed (\n) characters in a directory name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sandstorm	Sandstorm	< 0.203

References

https://devco.re/blog/2018/01/26/Sandstorm-Security-Review-CVE-2017-6200-en/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm/blob/v0.202/src/sandstorm/backup.c%2B%2B#L271Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm/commit/4ea8df7403381d9b657b121b3c98d8081b27414dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm/commit/6e8572ea8bb56d0216bb1b410e5040edc051b120Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sandstorm.io/news/2017-03-02-security-reviewVendor Advisory
https://devco.re/blog/2018/01/26/Sandstorm-Security-Review-CVE-2017-6200-en/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm/blob/v0.202/src/sandstorm/backup.c%2B%2B#L271Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm/commit/4ea8df7403381d9b657b121b3c98d8081b27414dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sandstorm-io/sandstorm/commit/6e8572ea8bb56d0216bb1b410e5040edc051b120Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sandstorm.io/news/2017-03-02-security-reviewVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6200?

How severe is CVE-2017-6200?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6200 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6200?

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