CVE-2017-4987
HighSummary
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.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to the system and the potential execution of malicious code, which could lead to serious security consequences for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor system access for potential attack attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in EMC VNX2, EMC VNX1
See all- CVE-2017-4985High
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 may potentially escalate their privileges to root due to authorization checks not being performed on certain perl scripts.
- CVE-2017-4984Critical
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, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to elevate their permissions to root through a command injection. This may potentially allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with root-level privileges on the targeted VNX Control Station system.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.