CVE-2017-8849
UnknownEPSS 1.95%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smb4k Project | Smb4k | <= 2.0.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3951Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/10/3Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1449656Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cgit.kde.org/smb4k.git/commit/?id=71554140bdaede27b95dbe4c9b5a028a83c83ccePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.kde.org/smb4k.git/commit/?id=a90289b0962663bc1d247bbbd31b9e65b2ca000ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-14Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42053/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170510-2.txtThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3951Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/10/3Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1449656Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cgit.kde.org/smb4k.git/commit/?id=71554140bdaede27b95dbe4c9b5a028a83c83ccePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.kde.org/smb4k.git/commit/?id=a90289b0962663bc1d247bbbd31b9e65b2ca000ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-14Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42053/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170510-2.txtThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8849?
smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service.
How severe is CVE-2017-8849?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8849?
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-2017-8849?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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