CVE-2017-1000082 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Jul 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

systemd fails to parse numeric usernames correctly, allowing services to run as root instead of the intended user, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-1000082?

CVE-2017-1000082 is a critical vulnerability in Systemd Project Systemd, published on 7 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Systemd Project Systemd.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000082?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2017-1000082 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000082 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Systemd Project Systemd vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-1000082, GHSA-pp67-7cmm-9pp7, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-1000082.