Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to [email protected] (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the docker API. The process does not properly validate user-supplied data which can allow for the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-3853.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joyent | Triton Datacenter | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CANVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CANVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10940?
CVE-2017-10940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to [email protected] (e469c...
How severe is CVE-2017-10940?
CVE-2017-10940 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-10940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joyent Triton Datacenter.