CVE-2017-18284
CVE-2017-18284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Burp Project Burp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Burp Project Burp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18284?
- The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18284?
- CVE-2017-18284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-18284 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18284?
- CVE-2017-18284 affects Burp Project Burp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18284?
- 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-2017-18284 published?
- CVE-2017-18284 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:burp_project:burp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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