CVE-2017-15924: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 27, 2017
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Updated

In manager.c in ss-manager in shadowsocks-libev 3.1.0, improper parsing allows command injection via shell metacharacters in a JSON configuration request received via 127.0.0.1 UDP traffic, related to the addserver, buildconfig, and constructcommandline functions.

Affected Software

71 affected components
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.3.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.5
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.6
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.7
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.4.8
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.5.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.5.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.5.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.5.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.6.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.6.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.6.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=1.6.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.5
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.6
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.7
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.0.8
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.1.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.1.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.1.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.1.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.1.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.2.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.2.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.2.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.2.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.3.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.3.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.3.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.3.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.5
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.6
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.7
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.4.8
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.5
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.5.6
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.6.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.6.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.6.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=2.6.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.0
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.1
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.2
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.3
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.4
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.5
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.6
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.7
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.0.8
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.1.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.2

Event History

Oct 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15924?

The severity of CVE-2017-15924 is considered medium due to its potential for command injection via improper parsing in specific configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15924?

To fix CVE-2017-15924, update to a patched version of shadowsocks-libev that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-15924?

CVE-2017-15924 affects shadowsocks-libev versions 1.3.0 to 3.1.0.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-15924?

CVE-2017-15924 allows for command injection attacks through shell metacharacters in JSON configuration requests.

5

Which functions are associated with CVE-2017-15924 vulnerabilities?

The functions related to CVE-2017-15924 vulnerabilities are add_server, build_config, and construct_command_line.

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