CVE-2017-15548

Description

An issue was discovered in EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0; EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x; and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0. A remote unauthenticated malicious user can potentially bypass application authentication and gain unauthorized root access to the affected systems.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: n/a EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0, EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x, EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0
Published at:
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102352 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17 issue tracking mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15548?
CVE-2017-15548 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-15548?
To fix CVE-2017-15548, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-15548 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-15548 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-15548?
CVE-2017-15548 affects n/a EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0, EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x, EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0.
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