CVE-2017-9232

Name: CVE-2017-9232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-28T00:29:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 48.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Juju before 1.25.12, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions, allowing privilege escalation by users on the system to root.. EPSS estimates a 48.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Juju before 1.25.12, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions, allowing privilege escalation by users on the system to root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

48.50%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Juju	<= 1.25.12
Canonical	Juju	2.0.0
Canonical	Juju	2.0.1
Canonical	Juju	2.0.2
Canonical	Juju	2.0.3
Canonical	Juju	2.1.0
Canonical	Juju	2.1.1
Canonical	Juju	2.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/juju/+bug/1682411Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44023/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/juju/+bug/1682411Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44023/

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9232?

Juju before 1.25.12, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions, allowing privilege escalation by users on the system to root.

How severe is CVE-2017-9232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 48.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9232?

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-2017-9232?

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Source: NVD / NIST