How severe is CVE-2017-8108?

CVE-2017-8108 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-2017-8108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8108?

CVE-2017-8108 affects Cisofy Lynis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8108?

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-2017-8108 published?

CVE-2017-8108 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8108

CVE-2017-8108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisofy Lynis 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Cisofy Lynis
Published: 2017-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8108?: Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2017-8108?: CVE-2017-8108 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-2017-8108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8108?: CVE-2017-8108 affects Cisofy Lynis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8108?: 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-2017-8108 published?: CVE-2017-8108 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisofy:lynis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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