CVE-2017-4982: Critical severity emc mainframe enablers resourcepak base vulnerability

Published May 8, 2017
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Updated

EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base versions 7.6.0, 8.0.0, and 8.1.0 contains a fix for a privilege management vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Affected Software

3 affected components
EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base=7.6.0
EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base=8.0.0
EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base=8.1.0

Event History

May 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4982?

CVE-2017-4982 is classified as a privilege management vulnerability with potentially serious implications for system security.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2017-4982?

CVE-2017-4982 affects users of EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base versions 7.6.0, 8.0.0, and 8.1.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-4982?

To mitigate CVE-2017-4982, users should upgrade to a patched version of EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-4982?

CVE-2017-4982 is a privilege management vulnerability that could be targeted by malicious users.

5

Is it safe to continue using software affected by CVE-2017-4982?

It is not safe to continue using the affected software without applying the necessary patches due to the risk of exploitation.

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