User Parsing Flaw in Systemd Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-1000082

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Systemd Project

Status
Systemd
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-1000082?

A parsing flaw in systemd versions 233 and earlier allows usernames starting with numeric digits to be processed incorrectly. This misconfiguration can inadvertently grant root privileges to services, bypassing intended user-level restrictions. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, posing significant security risks.

References

https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/6237
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038839
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99507
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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