CVE-2017-9268

open-build-service retrigger / wipebinaries hitting the wrong project bypassing access permissions

Description

In the open build service before 201707022 the wipetrigger and rebuild actions checked the wrong project for permissions, allowing authenticated users to cause operations on projects where they did not have permissions leading to denial of service (resource consumption).

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Affected: SUSE open build service
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9268?
CVE-2017-9268 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9268?
To fix CVE-2017-9268, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9268 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9268 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-9268?
CVE-2017-9268 affects SUSE open build service.
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