CVE-2017-16744

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in Tridium Niagara AX Versions 3.8 and prior and Niagara 4 systems Versions 4.4 and prior installed on Microsoft Windows Systems can be exploited by leveraging valid platform (administrator) credentials.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.98% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: ICS-CERT Niagara AX Framework and Niagara 4 Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105101 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-191-03 us government resource vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-022-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16744?
CVE-2017-16744 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16744?
To fix CVE-2017-16744, 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-2017-16744 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16744 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16744?
CVE-2017-16744 affects ICS-CERT Niagara AX Framework and Niagara 4 Framework.
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