MEDIUM CVSS 4.4
Published: 2018-03-01

CVE-2017-9268

opensuse open_build_service Security Advisory (CVE-2017-9268)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-9268 impacting opensuse open_build_service. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product opensuse / open_build_service
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-285

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-9268 impacting opensuse open_build_service.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-9268.yaml
id: cve-2017-9268

info:
  name: opensuse open_build_service - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-9268 affecting opensuse open_build_service.
    Evaluation: In the open build service before 201707022 the wipetrigger and rebuild actions checked the wrong project for permissions, allowing authenticated users...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-9268
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 4.4
    cve-id: CVE-2017-9268
    cwe-id: CWE-285
  tags: cve,cve-2017-9268,opensuse,open_build_service,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "open_build_service"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-9268.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-9268
# Target: opensuse open_build_service | CVSS: 4.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-9268 (opensuse open_build_service)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against opensuse open_build_service scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-9268.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-9268
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install open_build_service 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade open_build_service 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update open_build_service

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i open_build_service 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i open_build_service

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-9268 in opensuse open_build_service?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update opensuse open_build_service packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-9268?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-9268?

CVE-2017-9268 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-9268
Weakness CWE-285
Vendor opensuse
Product open_build_service
Published 2018-03-01
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L