CVE-2017-8019 Denial of service in EMC ScaleIO EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x version family (2.0.1.3, 2.0.1.2, 2.0.1.1, 2.0.1)

High 7.5 Published 28 Nov 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can cause denial of service in EMC ScaleIO by sending crafted packets to message parsers.

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-2017-8019?

CVE-2017-8019 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in EMC ScaleIO EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x version family (2.0.1.3, 2.0.1.2, 2.0.1.1, 2.0.1), published on 28 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A vulnerability in message parsers (MDM, SDS, and LIA) could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to send specifically crafted packets to stop ScaleIO services and cause a denial of service situation.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Scaleio.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2017-8019 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8019 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g33r-4jrq-mf8v.