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CVE-2017-14177

7.8 · HIGH

Apport through 2.20.7 does not properly handle core dumps from setuid binaries allowing local users to create certain files as root which an attacker could leverage to perform a denial of service v…

Published Feb 2, 2018CWE-400EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2017-14177 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 2, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apport through 2.20.7 does not properly handle core dumps from setuid binaries allowing local users to create certain files as root which an attacker could leverage to perform a denial of service via resource exhaustion or possibly gain root privileges. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-1324.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbazaar.launchpad.net/~apport-hackers/apport/trunk/revision/3171Reflaunchpad.net/bugs/1726372Refpeople.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/?cve=CVE-2017-14177Refusn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3480-1Refbazaar.launchpad.net/~apport-hackers/apport/trunk/revision/3171Reflaunchpad.net/bugs/1726372Refpeople.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/?cve=CVE-2017-14177Refusn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3480-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14177?

CVE-2017-14177 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 2, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-14177?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-14177?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-14177?

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