CVE-2017-15548: Critical severity EMC Avamar Server vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0; EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x; and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0. A remote unauthenticated malicious user can potentially bypass application authentication and gain unauthorized root access to the affected systems.

Affected Software

18 affected components
EMC Avamar Server=7.1-21-sp2
EMC Avamar Server=7.1-145-sp1
EMC Avamar Server=7.1-302
EMC Avamar Server=7.1-370
EMC Avamar Server=7.2-32-sp1
EMC Avamar Server=7.2-309
EMC Avamar Server=7.2-401
EMC Avamar Server=7.3-125-sp1
EMC Avamar Server=7.3-211
EMC Avamar Server=7.3-226
EMC Avamar Server=7.3-233
EMC Avamar Server=7.4-58-sp1
EMC Avamar Server=7.4-242
EMC Avamar Server=7.5-183
EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance=2.0
EMC NetWorker=9.0
EMC NetWorker=9.1
EMC NetWorker=9.2

Event History

Jan 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-15548?

CVE-2017-15548 is a vulnerability in EMC Avamar Server, EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE), and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15548?

The severity of CVE-2017-15548 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10.

3

Which versions of EMC Avamar Server are affected by CVE-2017-15548?

EMC Avamar Server versions 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, and 7.5.0 are all affected by CVE-2017-15548.

4

Which versions of EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition are affected by CVE-2017-15548?

EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition versions 9.0.x, 9.1.x, and 9.2.x are affected by CVE-2017-15548.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-15548?

Yes, EMC has released patches and updates to address the vulnerability in affected products. It is recommended to apply the latest security updates to mitigate the risk.

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