CVE-2017-10940

8.8 HIGH
Published: October 31, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to agentsshar@1.0.0-release-20160901-20160901T051624Z-g3fd5adf (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the docker API. The process does not properly validate user-supplied data which can allow for the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-3853.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/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.securityfocus.com/bid/99510
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.4%
92th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

joyent