CVE-2023-1277
CVE-2023-1277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ubuntukylin Kylin-system-updater 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ubuntukylin Kylin-system-updater
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in kylin-system-updater up to 1.4.20kord on Ubuntu Kylin. Affected is the function InstallSnap of the component Update Handler. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222600.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1277?
- A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in kylin-system-updater up to 1.4.20kord on Ubuntu Kylin. Affected is the function InstallSnap of the component Update Handler. The manipulation leads to command injection. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222600.
- How severe is CVE-2023-1277?
- CVE-2023-1277 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-2023-1277 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-2023-1277?
- CVE-2023-1277 affects Ubuntukylin Kylin-system-updater. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-1277?
- 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-2023-1277 published?
- CVE-2023-1277 was published on 2023-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/cn-lwj/vuldb/blob/master/kylin-system-updater_vuln.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222600
- https://vuldb.com/?id.222600
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ubuntukylin:kylin-system-updater:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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