CVE-2017-2824

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted set of packets can cause a command injection resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can make requests from an active Zabbix Proxy to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 73.55% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: Zabbix Zabbix Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0325 mitigation exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98083 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3937 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2824?
CVE-2017-2824 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2824?
To fix CVE-2017-2824, 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-2017-2824 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2824 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~74% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2824?
CVE-2017-2824 affects Zabbix Zabbix Server.
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