CVE-2017-4985

Description

In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, a local authenticated user may potentially escalate their privileges to root due to authorization checks not being performed on certain perl scripts. This may potentially be exploited by an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root on the targeted VNX Control Station system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threaded third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99037 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4985?
CVE-2017-4985 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4985?
To fix CVE-2017-4985, 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-2017-4985 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4985 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-2017-4985?
CVE-2017-4985 affects n/a EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8.
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