CVE-2017-8022 Memory corruption in EMC NetWorker prior to 8.2.4.9, 9.0.x (all supported versions), prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4
Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Server service to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
- 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-2017-8022?
CVE-2017-8022 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in EMC NetWorker prior to 8.2.4.9, 9.0.x (all supported versions), prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4, published on 18 Oct 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 NetWorker (prior to 8.2.4.9, all supported 9.0.x versions, prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4). The Server service (nsrd) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the software, or cause a denial of service, depending on the target system's platform.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8022?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Emc Networker.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8022 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8022 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in EMC NetWorker prior to 8.2.4.9, 9.0.x (all supported versions), prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r3j-x238-37v8.