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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2017-18284

The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to thi...

Vulnerability Description

The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Burp ProjectBurp< 2.1.32
GentooLinux-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18284?

CVE-2017-18284 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to thi...

How severe is CVE-2017-18284?

CVE-2017-18284 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18284?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Burp Project Burp, Gentoo Linux.