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7.5

Yocto Project Pyro lets attackers read package URLs

CVE-2017-9731 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The Yocto Project Pyro release includes a component that can expose the web address of a software package. An attacker who can access this information may learn details about the software being installed. Update to a patched version or apply the vendor’s recommended configuration changes to stop the data leak.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
yocto_project yp_core-pyro 2.3
cpe:2.3:a:yocto_project:yp_core-pyro:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In meta/classes/package_ipk.bbclass in Poky in poky-pyro 17.0.0 for Yocto Project through YP Core - Pyro 2.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information by reading a URL in a Source entry in an ipk...
In meta/classes/package_ipk.bbclass in Poky in poky-pyro 17.0.0 for Yocto Project through YP Core - Pyro 2.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information by reading a URL in a Source entry in an ipk package.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published16 Jun 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9731 · NVD
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