CVE-2017-4997 Code injection in VASA Provider Virtual Appliance versions 8.3.x and prior
Unauthenticated remote code execution in EMC VASA Provider allows attackers to compromise the storage management system.
- 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-2017-4997?
CVE-2017-4997 is a critical code injection vulnerability in VASA Provider Virtual Appliance versions 8.3.x and prior, published on 29 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
EMC VASA Provider Virtual Appliance versions 8.3.x and prior has an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-4997?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Emc Vasa Provider Virtual Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-4997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2017-4997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-4997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5279-r4h4-5379.