Vulnerability Description
EMC NetWorker may potentially be vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the Networker Client execution service (nsrexecd) when oldauth authentication method is used. An unauthenticated remote attacker could send arbitrary commands via RPC service to be executed on the host system with the privileges of the nsrexecd service, which runs with administrative privileges.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Emc Networker | >= 8.2.0.0, < 8.2.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107712
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/50Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107712
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/50Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8023?
CVE-2017-8023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). EMC NetWorker may potentially be vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the Networker Client execution service (nsrexecd) when oldauth authentication method is used. A...
How severe is CVE-2017-8023?
CVE-2017-8023 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-2017-8023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Emc Networker.