CVE-2017-1000082

systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g. "0day"), running the service in question with root privileges rather than the user intended.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2017-07-07

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-269

Affected products

• Systemd (Systemd Project)

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/02/1
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99507
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038839
• https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/6237