CVE-2017-6885

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: May 16, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An error when handling certain external commands and services related to the FlexNet Inventory Agent and FlexNet Beacon of the Flexera Software FlexNet Manager Suite 2017 before 2017 R1 and 2014 R3 through 2016 R1 SP1 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76223/
Source: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
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https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76223/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

flexerasoftware