CVE-2017-7174 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The user-account creation feature in Chef Manage 2.1.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This is fixed in 2.4.5.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chef Manage Project	Chef Manage	2.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97069
https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-manage-2-4-5-security-release/10599Release NotesThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97069
https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-manage-2-4-5-security-release/10599Release NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7174?

CVE-2017-7174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The user-account creation feature in Chef Manage 2.1.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This is fixed in 2.4.5.

How severe is CVE-2017-7174?

CVE-2017-7174 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-2017-7174?

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