CVE-2017-16597 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of WRQ requests. When parsing the Filename field, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5137.

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
Netgain-Systems	Enterprise Manager	7.2.730

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22 CWE-668

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-962Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-962Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16597?

CVE-2017-16597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Authentication is not required to exploit thi...

How severe is CVE-2017-16597?

CVE-2017-16597 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-2017-16597?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgain-Systems Enterprise Manager.