CVE-2017-4980: Path Traversal

Published Mar 29, 2017
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Updated

EMC Isilon OneFS is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise the affected system. Affected versions are 7.1.0 - 7.1.1.10, 7.2.0 - 7.2.1.3, and 8.0.0 - 8.0.0.1.

Affected Software

24 affected components
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.0.5
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.0.6
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.0
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.1
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.2
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.3
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.4
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.5
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.6
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.7
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.8
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.9
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.1.1.10
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.0.0
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.0.1
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.0.2
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.0.3
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.0.4
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.1.0
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.1.1
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.1.2
EMC Isilon OneFS=7.2.1.3
EMC Isilon OneFS=8.0.0.0
EMC Isilon OneFS=8.0.0.1

Event History

Mar 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4980?

The severity of CVE-2017-4980 is classified as critical due to its path traversal nature, allowing potential unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-4980?

To fix CVE-2017-4980, users should upgrade to the latest version of EMC Isilon OneFS that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of EMC Isilon OneFS are affected by CVE-2017-4980?

Affected versions of EMC Isilon OneFS include 7.1.0 to 7.1.1.10, 7.2.0 to 7.2.1.3, and 8.0.0 to 8.0.0.1.

4

What does the path traversal vulnerability in CVE-2017-4980 allow attackers to do?

The path traversal vulnerability in CVE-2017-4980 may allow attackers to access restricted files on the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-4980?

Currently, the best approach to mitigate CVE-2017-4980 is to apply the recommended software updates as soon as possible.

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