CVE-2017-4990 File upload in EMC Avamar Server Software 7.4.1-58, 7.4.0-242, 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An unauthorized attacker can upload malicious files via the maintenance page to execute arbitrary code on the EMC Avamar Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-4990?

CVE-2017-4990 is a critical vulnerability in EMC Avamar Server Software 7.4.1-58, 7.4.0-242, 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, published on 21 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In EMC Avamar Server Software 7.4.1-58, 7.4.0-242, 7.3.1-125, 7.3.0-233, 7.3.0-226, an unauthorized attacker may leverage the file upload feature of the system maintenance page to load a maliciously crafted file to any directory which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Avamar Server system.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-4990?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Avamar Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4990?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-4990 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-4990 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-4990 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4453-jqxv-ffj9.

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