Vulnerability Description
Juju before 1.25.12, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions, allowing privilege escalation by users on the system to root.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Juju | <= 1.25.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/juju/+bug/1682411ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44023/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/juju/+bug/1682411ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44023/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9232?
CVE-2017-9232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Juju before 1.25.12, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions, allowing privilege escalation by users on the system to root.
How severe is CVE-2017-9232?
CVE-2017-9232 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-2017-9232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Juju.