CVE-2017-4990 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In EMC Avamar Server Software 7.4.1-58, 7.4.0-242, 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, an unauthorized attacker may leverage the file upload feature of the system maintenance page to load a maliciously crafted file to any directory which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Avamar Server system.

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	7.3.0-226

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540754/30/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038718
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540754/30/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038718

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-4990?

CVE-2017-4990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In EMC Avamar Server Software 7.4.1-58, 7.4.0-242, 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, an unauthorized attacker may leverage the file upload feature of the system maintenance page to load a maliciously c...

How severe is CVE-2017-4990?

CVE-2017-4990 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-2017-4990?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Avamar Server.