CVE-2017-7480
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
VIR risk
9.8
Description
rkhunter versions before 1.4.4 are vulnerable to file download over insecure channel when doing mirror update resulting into potential remote code execution.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| arch | fixed | 1.4.4-1 | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 1.4.4-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 1.4.4-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 1.4.4-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 1.4.4-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 1.4.4-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| rootkit_hunter_project | rootkit_hunter | {"endIncluding":"1.4.2"} | |
References
CWEs
CWE-300 CWE-417
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Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.