CVE-2017-18641 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap containers.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxcontainers	Lxc	2.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1661447Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1661447Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18641?

CVE-2017-18641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap containers.

How severe is CVE-2017-18641?

CVE-2017-18641 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18641?

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