CVE-2007-4773

Systrace before 1.6.0 has insufficient escape policy enforcement

published January 15, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A subtle flaw in Systrace's policy enforcement may leave your system vulnerable without you even knowing! Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that allows diners to order items that aren't actually available — if the staff isn't checking the inventory closely, you might end up serving something that shouldn't be on the table! This insufficient escape policy enforcement could potentially allow unauthorized actions to be taken, risking the integrity of your system. While it's not currently known to be exploited, the possibility of mischief is always lurking just beneath the surface!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that allows diners to order items that aren't actually available — if the staff isn't checking the inventory closely, you might end up serving something that shouldn't be on the table! Systrace versions prior to 1.6.0 fail to properly enforce escape policies, which can lead to unauthorized access or actions by malicious users who exploit this weakness.

What to do

This insufficient escape policy enforcement could potentially allow unauthorized actions to be taken, risking the integrity of your system. While it's not currently known to be exploited, the possibility of mischief is always lurking just beneath the surface! Upgrade Systrace to version 1.6.0 or later as the first step toward securing your system. Additionally, review your existing policies to ensure they are adequately restrictive and monitor your applications for any unusual behavior. You’ve got this! Stay proactive, and your systems will be secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01735 · 77.4th percentile
Published
2020-01-15T16:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 16:30Z
    Systrace before 1.6.0 has insufficient escape policy enforcement
    cvelistv5