CVE-2017-8018

Description

EMC AppSync host plug-in versions 3.5 and below (Windows platform only) includes a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.59%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a EMC AppSync host plug-in versions 3.5 and below (Windows platform only)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/75 mailing list mitigation third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101016 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8018?
CVE-2017-8018 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8018?
To fix CVE-2017-8018, 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-2017-8018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8018 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8018?
CVE-2017-8018 affects n/a EMC AppSync host plug-in versions 3.5 and below (Windows platform only).
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