CVE-2017-17532: examples/framework/news/news3.py in Kiwi 1.9.22 does not validate strings before launching the program specifi

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-17532 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kiwi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

examples/framework/news/news3.py in Kiwi 1.9.22 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2017-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kiwi project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-14 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kiwi project kiwi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.22

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiwi || rpm -q kiwi || kiwi --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kiwi sudo apt install kiwi=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.22> sudo apt-mark hold kiwi

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kiwi sudo dnf downgrade kiwi-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.22> sudo dnf versionlock add kiwi

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-17532?

kiwi: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17532 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17532 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-2017-17532 affect?

CVE-2017-17532 affects kiwi. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). examples/framework/news/news3.py in Kiwi 1.9.22 does not validate strings before launching the program specified by the BROWSER environment variable, which might allow remote attackers to conduct argument-injection attacks via a crafted URL

How urgent is CVE-2017-17532?

Priority 50/100. High severity

References

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