CVE-2017-16602 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the org.apache.jsp.u.jsp.tools.exec_jsp servlet, which listens on TCP port 8081 by default. When parsing the command parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5193.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

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-134 CWE-78

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-967Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-967Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16602?

CVE-2017-16602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Although authentication is required to exploi...

How severe is CVE-2017-16602?

CVE-2017-16602 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16602?

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