CVE-2017-14771 File upload in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A local authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to overwrite existing ones during a debugger-pause state, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-14771?

CVE-2017-14771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied files path when uploading files via the application. During a debugger-pause state, a local authenticated attacker can upload an arbitrary file and overwrite existing files within the scope of the affected application.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14771?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Skyboxsecurity Skybox Manager Client Application.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14771?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14771 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14771 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24cq-x4xw-49mr.

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