CVE-2017-18641 json
In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap con…
published 2020-02-10 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-9732
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In LXC 2.0, many template scripts download code over cleartext HTTP, and omit a digital-signature check, before running it to bootstrap containers.
Patch / fix
- lxc Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1:3.0.3-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2017-18641
Exploit prediction
1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
-
bugs.launchpad.net
/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1661447
issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-18641
- NVD CVE-2017-18641
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