CVE-2017-13709 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

In FlightGear before version 2017.3.1, Main/logger.cxx in the FGLogger subsystem allows one to overwrite any file via a resource that affects the contents of the global Property Tree.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flightgear	Flightgear	2017.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/flightgear/ci/2a5e3d06b2c0d9f831063afe7e726ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/flightgear/ci/c7a2aef59979af3e9ff22daabb37bExploitThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/flightgear/ci/2a5e3d06b2c0d9f831063afe7e726ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/flightgear/ci/c7a2aef59979af3e9ff22daabb37bExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13709?

CVE-2017-13709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In FlightGear before version 2017.3.1, Main/logger.cxx in the FGLogger subsystem allows one to overwrite any file via a resource that affects the contents of the global Property Tree.

How severe is CVE-2017-13709?

CVE-2017-13709 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13709?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flightgear Flightgear.