CVE-2017-8934 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

PCManFM 1.2.5 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (application unavailability).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pcmanfm Project	Pcmanfm	1.2.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://bugs.debian.org/862571Third Party Advisory
https://git.lxde.org/gitweb/?p=lxde/pcmanfm.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bc8c3d871e9ecc67c
https://bugs.debian.org/862571Third Party Advisory
https://git.lxde.org/gitweb/?p=lxde/pcmanfm.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bc8c3d871e9ecc67c

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8934?

CVE-2017-8934 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). PCManFM 1.2.5 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (application unavailability).

How severe is CVE-2017-8934?

CVE-2017-8934 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8934?

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