CVE-2017-14803: Critical severity micro focus netiq access manager vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2018
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Updated

In NetIQ Access Manager 4.3 and 4.4, a bug exists in Identity Server when accessing a basic SSO connector and downloading the BasicSSO connector plugins on IE11 where an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Affected Software

2 affected components
NetIQ Access Manager=4.3
NetIQ Access Manager=4.4

Event History

Jan 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14803?

CVE-2017-14803 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14803?

To remediate CVE-2017-14803, update to the latest version of NetIQ Access Manager, ensuring you are on version 4.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-14803?

CVE-2017-14803 affects users of NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.3 and 4.4 using Internet Explorer 11.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-14803?

CVE-2017-14803 allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the BasicSSO connector to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2017-14803 currently under active exploitation?

As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2017-14803.

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