CVE-2017-15550: Path Traversal

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 authenticated malicious user with low privileges could access arbitrary files on the server file system in the context of the running vulnerable application via Path traversal.

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 the severity of CVE-2017-15550?

The severity of CVE-2017-15550 is critical.

2

How can a remote authenticated malicious user exploit CVE-2017-15550?

A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges can access arbitrary files on the server file system.

3

Which EMC products are affected by CVE-2017-15550?

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 are affected by CVE-2017-15550.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-15550?

The CWE ID for CVE-2017-15550 is 22.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15550?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-15550 at the following references: [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102358](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102358), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070).

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