CVE-2017-0358: ntfs-3g: Modprobe influence vulnerability via environment variables
First published: Fri Apr 13 2018(Updated: )
Jann Horn of Google Project Zero discovered that NTFS-3G, a read-write NTFS driver for FUSE, does not scrub the environment before executing modprobe with elevated privileges. A local user can take advantage of this flaw for local root privilege escalation.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ntfs-3g | 1:2017.3.23AR.3-3+deb10u2 1:2017.3.23AR.3-3+deb10u3 1:2017.3.23AR.3-4+deb11u3 1:2022.10.3-1 | |
| ntfs-3g | <=2016.2.22 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/04/1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0358
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/04/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95987
- https://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=148594671929354&w=2
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3780
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41240/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41356/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0358?
CVE-2017-0358 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0358?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0358, update the ntfs-3g package to a version that includes the security fix.
Who discovered CVE-2017-0358?
CVE-2017-0358 was discovered by Jann Horn from Google Project Zero.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0358?
CVE-2017-0358 affects systems using the ntfs-3g driver, particularly those on Debian Linux and specific versions of ntfs-3g.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0358?
CVE-2017-0358 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
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