Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the Charles Proxy Settings suid binary in Charles Proxy before 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the --self-repair option.
CVSS Score
7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesproxy | Charles | < 4.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201715358-local-root-privesc-in-charles-proxy-42.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45107/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201715358-local-root-privesc-in-charles-proxy-42.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45107/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15358?
CVE-2017-15358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Race condition in the Charles Proxy Settings suid binary in Charles Proxy before 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the --self-repair option.
How severe is CVE-2017-15358?
CVE-2017-15358 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Charlesproxy Charles.