CVE-2017-8933: Libmenu-cache 1.0.2 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8933 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting libmenu-cache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Libmenu-cache 1.0.2 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (menu unavailability).

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libmenu-cache project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-15 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libmenu-cache project libmenu-cache DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libmenu-cache sudo apt install libmenu-cache=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold libmenu-cache

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

dnf --showduplicates list libmenu-cache sudo dnf downgrade libmenu-cache-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add libmenu-cache

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-8933?

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

Is CVE-2017-8933 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8933 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-2017-8933 affect?

CVE-2017-8933 affects libmenu-cache. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Libmenu-cache 1.0.2 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (menu unavailability).

How urgent is CVE-2017-8933?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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