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CVE-2017-4990

9.8 · CRITICAL

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 maliciousl…

Published Jun 21, 2017CWE-434EPSS 3.03%

Overview

CVE-2017-4990 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 21, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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-2017-4990?

CVE-2017-4990 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 21, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-4990?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-4990?

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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