CVE-2017-10955

8.8 HIGH
Published: October 19, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.3.0. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the EMC DPA Application service, which listens on TCP port 9002 by default. When parsing the preScript parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4697. NOTE: Dell EMC disputes that this is a vulnerability

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101008
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-812
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101008
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-812
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.7%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

emc