CVE-2017-6885

Description

An error when handling certain external commands and services related to the FlexNet Inventory Agent and FlexNet Beacon of the Flexera Software FlexNet Manager Suite 2017 before 2017 R1 and 2014 R3 through 2016 R1 SP1 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.41%

Affected: Flexera Software LLC FlexNet Manager Suite

References

Link	Tags
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76223/	permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6885?: CVE-2017-6885 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6885?: To fix CVE-2017-6885, 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-2017-6885 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6885 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-2017-6885?: CVE-2017-6885 affects Flexera Software LLC FlexNet Manager Suite.

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