CVE-2017-9269

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 2.29%

Last modified

CVE-2017-9269 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In libzypp before August 2018 GPG keys attached to YUM repositories were not correctly pinned, allowing malicious repository mirrors to silently downgrade to unsigned repositories with potential malicious content.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libzypp before August 2018 GPG keys attached to YUM repositories were not correctly pinned, allowing malicious repository mirrors to silently downgrade to unsigned repositories with potential malicious content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
7.7/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

EPSS Probability
2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseLibzyppAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9269?
In libzypp before August 2018 GPG keys attached to YUM repositories were not correctly pinned, allowing malicious repository mirrors to silently downgrade to unsigned repositories with potential malicious content.
How severe is CVE-2017-9269?
CVE-2017-9269 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9269?
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