How severe is CVE-2017-8934?

CVE-2017-8934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8934 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8934?

CVE-2017-8934 affects Pcmanfm Project Pcmanfm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8934?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-8934 published?

CVE-2017-8934 was published on 2017-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8934

CVE-2017-8934 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pcmanfm Project Pcmanfm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Pcmanfm Project Pcmanfm
Published: 2017-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PCManFM 1.2.5 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (application unavailability).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8934?: PCManFM 1.2.5 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (application unavailability).
How severe is CVE-2017-8934?: CVE-2017-8934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8934 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8934?: CVE-2017-8934 affects Pcmanfm Project Pcmanfm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8934?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8934 published?: CVE-2017-8934 was published on 2017-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pcmanfm_project:pcmanfm:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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