CVE-2017-1000487: OS Command Injection
Plexus-utils before 3.0.16 is vulnerable to command injection because it does not correctly process the contents of double quoted strings.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/plexus-utils2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.1.1-1Fixed in 3.3.0-1Fixed in 3.4.2-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
maven/org.codehaus.plexus:plexus-utilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.0.16 - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/plexus-utilsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.0.16
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000487?
CVE-2017-1000487 is classified as a command injection vulnerability that can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000487?
To fix CVE-2017-1000487, upgrade to Plexus-utils version 3.0.16 or later.
Which versions of Plexus-utils are affected by CVE-2017-1000487?
Versions of Plexus-utils before 3.0.16 are affected by CVE-2017-1000487.
Does CVE-2017-1000487 affect Debian users?
Yes, users of Debian versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 with affected Plexus-utils installations are vulnerable to CVE-2017-1000487.
What kind of attack can CVE-2017-1000487 facilitate?
CVE-2017-1000487 can facilitate remote command execution attacks by improperly processing double quoted strings.