CVE-2017-1000475
CVE-2017-1000475 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freesshd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Freesshd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FreeSSHd 1.3.1 version is vulnerable to an Unquoted Path Service allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000475?
- FreeSSHd 1.3.1 version is vulnerable to an Unquoted Path Service allowing local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000475?
- CVE-2017-1000475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-1000475 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000475?
- CVE-2017-1000475 affects Freesshd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000475?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-1000475 published?
- CVE-2017-1000475 was published on 2018-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/lajarajorge/CVE-2017-1000475/blob/master/README.md
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48044
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freesshd:freesshd:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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