CVE-2017-10600
First published: Tue Jul 11 2017(Updated: )
ubuntu-image 1.0 before 2017-07-07, when invoked as non-root, creates files in the resulting image with the uid of the invoking user. When the resulting image is booted, a local attacker with the same uid as the image creator has unintended access to cloud-init and snapd directories.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =1.0-2017-07-06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10600?
CVE-2017-10600 is classified with moderate severity due to potential privilege escalation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10600?
To fix CVE-2017-10600, upgrade to ubuntu-image version 1.0-2017-07-07 or later.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2017-10600?
CVE-2017-10600 enables local privilege escalation attacks for users with the same UID as the creator of the image.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-10600?
CVE-2017-10600 affects ubuntu-image versions prior to 1.0-2017-07-07.
What specific directories can a local attacker access due to CVE-2017-10600?
A local attacker can access cloud-init and snapd directories due to the vulnerabilities in CVE-2017-10600.
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