CVE-2017-14330: High severity extreme networks exos vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2017
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Updated

Extreme EXOS 16.x, 21.x, and 22.x allows administrators to obtain a root shell via vectors involving a privileged process.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Extremenetworks Extremexos=15.7
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.1.2
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.1.3
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.1.4
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.2
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.2.2
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.2.3
Extremenetworks Extremexos=16.2.4
Extremenetworks Extremexos=21.1
Extremenetworks Extremexos=21.1.1
Extremenetworks Extremexos=21.1.2
Extremenetworks Extremexos=21.1.3
Extremenetworks Extremexos=21.1.4
Extremenetworks Extremexos=22.1
Extremenetworks Extremexos=22.2
Extremenetworks Extremexos=22.3
Extremenetworks Extremexos=22.4

Event History

Oct 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14330?

CVE-2017-14330 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14330?

To fix CVE-2017-14330, update to a non-vulnerable version of Extreme EXOS as outlined in the vendor's security advisory.

3

Which versions of Extreme EXOS are affected by CVE-2017-14330?

CVE-2017-14330 affects Extreme EXOS versions 15.7, 16.x, 21.x, and 22.x.

4

Can CVE-2017-14330 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14330 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain root shell access.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-14330?

The potential impacts of CVE-2017-14330 include unauthorized access to system controls and sensitive data compromise.

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