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CVE-2017-2720

5.3 · MEDIUM

FusionSphere OpenStack V100R006C00 has an information exposure vulnerability.

Published Nov 22, 2017CWE-798EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2017-2720 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FusionSphere OpenStack V100R006C00 has an information exposure vulnerability. The software uses hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt messages between certain components, which significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered and results in information exposure.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2720?

CVE-2017-2720 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-2720?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-2720?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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