CVE-2017-4987

HIGH

EMC VNX2 and VNX1 - Authenticated Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, a local authenticated user can load a maliciously crafted file in the search path which may potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_confirm
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99045

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 22.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-427
Status published
Products (3)
emc/vnx1_firmware
emc/vnx2_firmware
n/a/EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8 EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8
Published Jun 19, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026