CVE-2017-15548 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0; EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x; and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0. A remote unauthenticated malicious user can potentially bypass application authentication and gain unauthorized root access to the affected systems.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Avamar Server	7.1-21
Emc	Integrated Data Protection Appliance	2.0
Emc	Networker	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15548?

CVE-2017-15548 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0; EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x; and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0. A remote unau...

How severe is CVE-2017-15548?

CVE-2017-15548 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15548?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Avamar Server, Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance, Emc Networker.