CVE-2017-9450
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2017-861.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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