CVE-2017-7435

CVE-2017-7435 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Libzypp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

In libzypp before 20170803 it was possible to add unsigned YUM repositories without warning to the user that could lead to man in the middle or malicious servers to inject malicious RPM packages into a users system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7435?
In libzypp before 20170803 it was possible to add unsigned YUM repositories without warning to the user that could lead to man in the middle or malicious servers to inject malicious RPM packages into a users system.
How severe is CVE-2017-7435?
CVE-2017-7435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7435 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7435?
CVE-2017-7435 affects Opensuse Libzypp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7435?
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-2017-7435 published?
CVE-2017-7435 was published on 2018-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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