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CVE-2017-17665

8.8 · HIGH

In Octopus Deploy before 4.1.3, the machine update process doesn't check that the user has access to all environments.

Published Dec 13, 2017CWE-862EPSS 1.14%

Overview

CVE-2017-17665 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Octopus Deploy before 4.1.3, the machine update process doesn't check that the user has access to all environments. This allows an access-control bypass because the set of environments to which a machine is scoped may include environments in which the user lacks access.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17665?

CVE-2017-17665 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-17665?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-17665?

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.

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