Vulnerability Description
The commandline package update tool zypper writes HTTP proxy credentials into its logfile, allowing local attackers to gain access to proxies used.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Zypper | - |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1050625
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2017-9271/
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1050625
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2017-9271/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9271?
CVE-2017-9271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The commandline package update tool zypper writes HTTP proxy credentials into its logfile, allowing local attackers to gain access to proxies used.
How severe is CVE-2017-9271?
CVE-2017-9271 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Zypper, Fedoraproject Fedora.