This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to [email protected] (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the docker API. The process does not properly validate user-supplied data which can allow for the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-3853.
CVE-2017-10940
HIGHNVD 8.88.8—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
Score 8.8 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2022-05-13. NVD baseline CVSS 8.8; sources differ by 0.0.
Triggered by: GitHub Security Advisory CVSS
Sources: epss, ghsa, nvd
8.8
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 5%CVSS: 8.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 8.8
- EG Score
- 8.8(medium)
- EPSS
- 91.7%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 31, 2017
Last Modified
May 13, 2026
References (6)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicrohttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicrohttps://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CAN-3853-Docker-File-Overwrite-Vulnerability
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicrohttps://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99510
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://help.joyent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009649927-Security-Advisory-ZDI-CAN-3853-Docker-File-Overwrite-Vulnerability
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-453
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2017-10940?
CVE-2017-10940 is a high vulnerability published on October 31, 2017. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Joyent Smart Data Center prior to [email protected] (e469cf49-4de3-4658-8419-ab42837916ad). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute…
When was CVE-2017-10940 disclosed?
CVE-2017-10940 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 31, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2017-10940 actively exploited?
CVE-2017-10940 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-10940?
CVE-2017-10940 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2017-10940?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-10940, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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