CVE-2017-8022

8.1 HIGH
Published: October 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in EMC NetWorker (prior to 8.2.4.9, all supported 9.0.x versions, prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4). The Server service (nsrd) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the software, or cause a denial of service, depending on the target system's platform.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/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
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/35
Source: security_alert@emc.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039583
Source: security_alert@emc.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/35
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039583
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.2%
87th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

emc