CVE-2017-14773: Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an elevation of privileges vulnerability during

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-14773?

skybox manager client application: upgrade to newer than 8.5.500. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-14773 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14773 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-14773 affect?

CVE-2017-14773 affects skybox manager client application. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an elevation of privileges vulnerability during authentication of a valid user in a debugger-pause state. The vulnerability can only be exploited by a local authenticated attack

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-14773 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting skybox manager client application. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an elevation of privileges vulnerability during authentication of a valid user in a debugger-pause state. The vulnerability can only be exploited by a local authenticated attacker.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: skyboxsecurity

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-03 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skyboxsecurity skybox manager client application UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.5.500

Fixed in: newer than 8.5.500

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy skybox-manager-client-application || rpm -q skybox-manager-client-application || skybox-manager-client-application --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.5.500 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade skybox-manager-client-application

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade skybox-manager-client-application

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-14773?

skybox manager client application: upgrade to newer than 8.5.500. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14773 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14773 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-14773 affect?

CVE-2017-14773 affects skybox manager client application. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Skybox Manager Client Application prior to 8.5.501 is prone to an elevation of privileges vulnerability during authentication of a valid user in a debugger-pause state. The vulnerability can only be exploited by a local authenticated attack

How urgent is CVE-2017-14773?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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