Vulnerability in EMC Vnx1
CVE-2017-4987
In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, a local authenticated user can load a maliciously crafted file in the search path which may potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (36.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 36th percentile — 36.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- EMC Vnx1
- EMC Vnx1 Firmware
- EMC Vnx2
- EMC Vnx2 Firmware
- EMC Vnx2 Versions Prior To Oe For File 8.1.9.211, Vnx1 7.1.80.8 — versions EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threaded (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/99045 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-4987?
- CVE-2017-4987 is a high-severity vulnerability in EMC Vnx1, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2017-06-19.
- How severe is CVE-2017-4987?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.