CVE-2017-5207

7.8 HIGH
Published: March 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running a bandwidth command, allows local users to gain root privileges via the --shell argument.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/6
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97385
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/5d43fdcd215203868d440ffc42036f5f5ffc89fc
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1023
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97385
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/5d43fdcd215203868d440ffc42036f5f5ffc89fc
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1023
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
32th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

Affected Vendors

firejail_project

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