CVE-2017-9450

Name: CVE-2017-9450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-30T14:29:00.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9450 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) CloudFormation bootstrap tools package (aka aws-cfn-bootstrap) before 1.4-19.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by leveraging the ability to create files in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) CloudFormation bootstrap tools package (aka aws-cfn-bootstrap) before 1.4-19.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges by leveraging the ability to create files in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amazon	Amazon Web Services Cloudformation Bootstrap	< 1.4-19.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2017-861.htmlVendor Advisory
https://sintonen.fi/advisories/aws-cfn-bootstrap-local-code-execution-as-root.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2017-861.htmlVendor Advisory
https://sintonen.fi/advisories/aws-cfn-bootstrap-local-code-execution-as-root.txt

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9450?

How severe is CVE-2017-9450?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9450 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9450?

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