CVE-2017-6885 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An error when handling certain external commands and services related to the FlexNet Inventory Agent and FlexNet Beacon of the Flexera Software FlexNet Manager Suite 2017 before 2017 R1 and 2014 R3 through 2016 R1 SP1 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges.

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
Flexerasoftware	Flexnet Manager Suite	2014

References

https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76223/Permissions Required
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76223/Permissions Required

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6885?

CVE-2017-6885 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An error when handling certain external commands and services related to the FlexNet Inventory Agent and FlexNet Beacon of the Flexera Software FlexNet Manager Suite 2017 before 2017 R1 and 2014 R3 th...

How severe is CVE-2017-6885?

CVE-2017-6885 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-2017-6885?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flexerasoftware Flexnet Manager Suite.