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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-16638

The Gentoo net-misc/vde package before version 2.3.2-r4 may allow members of the "qemu" group to gain root privileges by creating a hard link in a directory on which "chown" is called recursively by t...

Vulnerability Description

The Gentoo net-misc/vde package before version 2.3.2-r4 may allow members of the "qemu" group to gain root privileges by creating a hard link in a directory on which "chown" is called recursively by the OpenRC service script.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Vde ProjectVde< 2.3.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16638?

CVE-2017-16638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Gentoo net-misc/vde package before version 2.3.2-r4 may allow members of the "qemu" group to gain root privileges by creating a hard link in a directory on which "chown" is called recursively by t...

How severe is CVE-2017-16638?

CVE-2017-16638 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16638?

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