CVE-2017-9270: post-auth arbitrary file write on cryptctl server
In cryptctl before version 2.0 a malicious server could send RPC requests that could overwrite files outside of the cryptctl key database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9270?
The severity of CVE-2017-9270 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.
What is the affected software for CVE-2017-9270?
The affected software for CVE-2017-9270 is cryptctl version 2.0 on Opensuse.
How can a malicious server exploit CVE-2017-9270?
A malicious server can exploit CVE-2017-9270 by sending RPC requests that could overwrite files outside of the cryptctl key database.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9270?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-9270 on the following links: [link1](https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1041963), [link2](https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-07/msg00022.html), [link3](https://www.suse.com/de-de/security/cve/CVE-2017-9270/)
What are the CWE categories for CVE-2017-9270?
The CWE categories for CVE-2017-9270 are CWE-20: Improper Input Validation and CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory.