CVE-2017-18284: The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp acco

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-18284?

burp: upgrade to 2.1.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-18284 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18284 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-2017-18284 affect?

CVE-2017-18284 affects burp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification befo

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-18284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting burp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification before a root script sends a SIGKILL.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: burp project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

burp project burp UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.32

Fixed in: 2.1.32

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade burp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade burp

Note

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

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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-2017-18284?

burp: upgrade to 2.1.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-18284 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18284 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-2017-18284 affect?

CVE-2017-18284 affects burp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 sets the ownership of the PID file directory to the burp account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this account for PID file modification befo

How urgent is CVE-2017-18284?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-18285 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE The Gentoo app-backup/burp package before 2.1.32 has incorrect group ownership of the /etc/burp directory, whi

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