CVE-2017-10940: Malicious File Upload

Published Oct 31, 2017
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to agentsshar@1.0.0-release-20160901-20160901T051624Z-g3fd5adf (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the docker API. The process does not properly validate user-supplied data which can allow for the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-3853.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Joyent Triton Datacenter

Event History

Oct 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-10940?

CVE-2017-10940 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-10940?

CVE-2017-10940 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Joyent Triton Datacenter.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who have the ability to execute low-privilege code.

5

Are there any references available?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-10940 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510 [2] https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CAN-3853-Docker-File-Overwrite-Vulnerability [3] https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453

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