What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8849?

CVE-2017-8849 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-8849?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-8849. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-8849?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-8849. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Smb4K CVE-2017-8849

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-05-17 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Smb4K Debian Linux

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 17, 2017 - 14:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service.

AnalysisAI

smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service. Affected products include: Smb4K Project Smb4K, Debian Debian Linux. Version information: before 2.0.1.

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.