CVE-2017-8829 Deserialization in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by submitting a crafted YAML file for review in the lintian package analysis tool.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8829?
CVE-2017-8829 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Deserialization vulnerability in lintian through 2.5.50.3 allows attackers to trigger code execution by requesting a review of a source package with a crafted YAML file.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8829?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Lintian.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8829?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2017-8829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8829, GHSA-39pm-fgr2-pr5p, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8829, USN-3310-1.