CVE-2017-15924

7.8 HIGH
Published: October 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In manager.c in ss-manager in shadowsocks-libev 3.1.0, improper parsing allows command injection via shell metacharacters in a JSON configuration request received via 127.0.0.1 UDP traffic, related to the add_server, build_config, and construct_command_line functions.

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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://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/13/2
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4009
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-libev/commit/c67d275803dc6ea22c558d06b1f7ba9f94cd8de3
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-libev/issues/1734
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-010-shadowsocks-libev/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/13/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4009
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-libev/commit/c67d275803dc6ea22c558d06b1f7ba9f94cd8de3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-libev/issues/1734
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2017-010-shadowsocks-libev/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.3%
66th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

Affected Vendors

shadowsocks debian

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