Buffer overflow in EMC Networker
CVE-2017-8022
An issue was discovered in EMC NetWorker (prior to 8.2.4.9, all supported 9.0.x versions, prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4). The Server service (nsrd) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the software, or cause a denial of service, depending on the target system's platform.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.032 (87.7th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 88th percentile — 87.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.032 · newest: 0.032 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- EMC Networker — versions 9.0.0.3, 9.0.0.4, 9.0.0.5
- EMC Networker Prior To 8.2.4.9, 9.0.x (All Supported Versions), 9.1.1.3, 9.2.0.4 — versions EMC NetWorker prior to 8.2.4.9, 9.0.x (all supported versions), prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1039583 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/35 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8022?
- CVE-2017-8022 is a high-severity vulnerability in EMC Networker, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-10-18.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8022?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.