CVE-2017-9232: Github.com/juju/juju Juju Uses A UNIX Domain Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j3hp-pv6v-rgrx
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-9232 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) juju uses a unix domain vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Github.com/juju/juju libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves juju uses a unix domain socket without setting appropriate permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28.

CVE-2017-9232 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-9232
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j3hp-pv6v-rgrx
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/juju/juju
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-9232

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/juju/juju dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/juju/juju fixed: 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28 
Upgrade github.com/juju/juju to 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/juju/juju

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-9232, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/juju/juju:

inspect dependencies for github.com/juju/juju

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/juju/juju in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Github.com/juju/juju, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Juju before 1.25.12, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.3 uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions, allowing privilege escalation by users on the system to root.

CVE-2017-9232 Affected Github.com/juju/juju Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/juju/juju
golang/github.com/juju/juju
Go
< 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28
0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28

References

NVD — CVE-2017-9232 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9232
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/juju/juju/commit/0417178a3c2869537860e8b3b5e787ce1732231f
bugs.launchpad.net/juju/+bug/1682411 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/juju/+bug/1682411
Github.com/juju/juju Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/juju/juju
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44023 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9232?
CVE-2017-9232 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/juju/juju involving Juju uses a UNIX domain socket without setting appropriate permissions under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Github.com/juju/juju versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28 across affected packages: github.com/juju/juju.
What version fixes CVE-2017-9232?
Upgrading to 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/juju/juju affected?
Yes, github.com/juju/juju is affected in releases prior to 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.0-20170524231039-0417178a3c28 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9232?
CVE-2017-9232 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-9232?
CVE-2017-9232 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2017-9232?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/juju/juju'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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