Vulnerability Description
Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running a bandwidth command, allows local users to gain root privileges via the --shell argument.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firejail Project | Firejail | < 0.9.44.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97385Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/5d43fdcd215203868d440ffc42036f5f5ffIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1023Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97385Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/5d43fdcd215203868d440ffc42036f5f5ffIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1023Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5207?
CVE-2017-5207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running a bandwidth command, allows local users to gain root privileges via the --shell argument.
How severe is CVE-2017-5207?
CVE-2017-5207 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firejail Project Firejail.