CVE-2017-3222

Description

Hard-coded credentials in AmosConnect 8 allow remote attackers to gain full administrative privileges, including the ability to execute commands on the Microsoft Windows host platform with SYSTEM privileges by abusing AmosConnect Task Manager.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.12% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory inmarsat.com
Affected: Inmarsat AmosConnect
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.inmarsat.com/news/inmarsat-response-to-ioactive-claims/ vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99899 third party advisory vdb entry
https://twitter.com/mkolsek/status/923988845783322625 third party advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/586501 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3222?
CVE-2017-3222 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3222?
To fix CVE-2017-3222, 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-2017-3222 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-3222 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3222?
CVE-2017-3222 affects Inmarsat AmosConnect.
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