critical9.8
CVE-2017-1000082
systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g.
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Systemd Project | Systemd | from 229 before 234 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- 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
- 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