CVE-2017-2663
CVE-2017-2663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Subscription-manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-270.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-270
- Affected product: Redhat Subscription-manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
It was found that subscription-manager's DBus interface before 1.19.4 let unprivileged user access the com.redhat.RHSM1.Facts.GetFacts and com.redhat.RHSM1.Config.Set methods. An unprivileged local attacker could use these methods to gain access to private information, or launch a privilege escalation attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2663?
- It was found that subscription-manager's DBus interface before 1.19.4 let unprivileged user access the com.redhat.RHSM1.Facts.GetFacts and com.redhat.RHSM1.Config.Set methods. An unprivileged local attacker could use these methods to gain access to private information, or launch a privilege escalation attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2663?
- CVE-2017-2663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-2663 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2663?
- CVE-2017-2663 affects Redhat Subscription-manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2663?
- 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-2017-2663 published?
- CVE-2017-2663 was published on 2018-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97015
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2663
- https://github.com/candlepin/subscription-manager/commit/2aa48ef65
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:subscription-manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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