Auth bypass in Emc Avamar Server
CVE-2017-4989
In EMC Avamar Server Software 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, 7.2.1-32, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.0-401, an unauthenticated remote attacker may potentially bypass the authentication process to gain access to the system maintenance page. This may be exploited by an attacker to view sensitive information, perform software updates, or run maintenance workflows.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.033 (87.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Emc Avamar_server — versions 7.2.0-401, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.1-32
- N/a Emc Avamar Server Software 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, 7.2.1-32, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.0-401 — versions EMC Avamar Server Software 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, 7.2.1-32, 7.2.1-31, 7.2.0-401
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security_alert@emc.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- security_alert@emc.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security_alert@emc.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-4989?
- CVE-2017-4989 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar Server, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-06-21.
- How severe is CVE-2017-4989?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.