CVE-2017-16773

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in Highlight Preview in Synology Universal Search before 1.0.5-0135 allows remote authenticated users to bypass permission checks for directories in POSIX mode.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory synology.com
Affected: Synology Universal Search
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.synology.com/en-global/support/security/Synology_SA_18_27 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16773?
CVE-2017-16773 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16773?
To fix CVE-2017-16773, 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-2017-16773 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16773 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-2017-16773?
CVE-2017-16773 affects Synology Universal Search.
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