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CVE-2017-9772

UnknownEPSS 3.50%

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CVE-2017-9772 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insufficient sanitisation in the OCaml compiler versions 4.04.0 and 4.04.1 allows external code to be executed with raised privilege in binaries marked as setuid, by setting the CAML_CPLUGINS, CAML_NATIVE_CPLUGINS, or CAML_BYTE_CPLUGINS environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 3.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient sanitisation in the OCaml compiler versions 4.04.0 and 4.04.1 allows external code to be executed with raised privilege in binaries marked as setuid, by setting the CAML_CPLUGINS, CAML_NATIVE_CPLUGINS, or CAML_BYTE_CPLUGINS environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.50%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OcamlOcaml4.04.0
OcamlOcaml4.04.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9772?
Insufficient sanitisation in the OCaml compiler versions 4.04.0 and 4.04.1 allows external code to be executed with raised privilege in binaries marked as setuid, by setting the CAML_CPLUGINS, CAML_NATIVE_CPLUGINS, or CAML_BYTE_CPLUGINS environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2017-9772?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9772 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9772?
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