CVE-2017-8849: Input Validation
First published: Wed May 10 2017(Updated: )
smb4k before 2.0.1 allows local users to gain root privileges by leveraging failure to verify arguments to the mount helper DBUS service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/smb4k | <2.0.1 | 2.0.1 |
| Smb4K | <=2.0.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://commits.kde.org/smb4k/a90289b0962663bc1d247bbbd31b9e65b2ca000e
- https://commits.kde.org/smb4k/71554140bdaede27b95dbe4c9b5a028a83c83cce
- https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170510-2.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1449658
- https://github.com/KDE/smb4k/commits/1.2
- https://github.com/KDE/smb4k/commit/71554140bdaede27b95dbe4c9b5a028a83c83cce
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1449656#c5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1449656
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3951
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/10/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98690
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98737
- https://cgit.kde.org/smb4k.git/commit/?id=71554140bdaede27b95dbe4c9b5a028a83c83cce
- https://cgit.kde.org/smb4k.git/commit/?id=a90289b0962663bc1d247bbbd31b9e65b2ca000e
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-14
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42053/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8849?
CVE-2017-8849 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8849?
To fix CVE-2017-8849, upgrade to version 2.0.1 or later of smb4k.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8849?
CVE-2017-8849 affects local users of smb4k versions prior to 2.0.1.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-8849?
Exploiting CVE-2017-8849 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
What operating systems are vulnerable to CVE-2017-8849?
CVE-2017-8849 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of smb4k, including certain versions on Debian and Red Hat.
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