What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12836?

CVE-2017-12836 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-12836?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-12836. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-12836?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-12836. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Cvs CVE-2017-12836

HIGH

2017-08-24 cve@mitre.org

RCE Cvs Ubuntu Linux Debian Linux

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 24, 2017 - 14:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

CVS 1.12.x, when configured to use SSH for remote repositories, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a repository URL with a crafted hostname, as demonstrated by. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

CVS 1.12.x, when configured to use SSH for remote repositories, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a repository URL with a crafted hostname, as demonstrated by "-oProxyCommand=id;localhost:/bar." Affected products include: Gnu Cvs, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.