CVE-2017-9269

CVE-2017-9269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Libzypp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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 August 2018 GPG keys attached to YUM repositories were not correctly pinned, allowing malicious repository mirrors to silently downgrade to unsigned repositories with potential malicious content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9269?
In libzypp before August 2018 GPG keys attached to YUM repositories were not correctly pinned, allowing malicious repository mirrors to silently downgrade to unsigned repositories with potential malicious content.
How severe is CVE-2017-9269?
CVE-2017-9269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 low.
Is CVE-2017-9269 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9269?
CVE-2017-9269 affects Opensuse Libzypp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9269?
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-2017-9269 published?
CVE-2017-9269 was published on 2018-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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