5.5
CVE-2017-16611
- EPSS 0.06%
- Published 01.12.2017 17:29:00
- Last modified 20.04.2025 01:37:25
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In libXfont before 1.5.4 and libXfont2 before 2.0.3, a local attacker can open (but not read) files on the system as root, triggering tape rewinds, watchdogs, or similar mechanisms that can be triggered by opening files.
Data is provided by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
Debian ≫ Debian Linux Version8.0
Debian ≫ Debian Linux Version9.0
Canonical ≫ Ubuntu Linux Version14.04 SwEditionlts
Canonical ≫ Ubuntu Linux Version16.04 SwEditionlts
Canonical ≫ Ubuntu Linux Version17.04
Canonical ≫ Ubuntu Linux Version17.10
Zu dieser CVE wurde keine CISA KEV oder CERT.AT-Warnung gefunden.
| Type | Source | Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPSS | FIRST.org | 0.06% | 0.173 |
| Source | Base Score | Exploit Score | Impact Score | Vector string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nvd@nist.gov | 5.5 | 1.8 | 3.6 |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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| nvd@nist.gov | 4.9 | 3.9 | 6.9 |
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.