What is the severity of CVE-2017-4984?

CVE-2017-4984 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized root access.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4984?

To mitigate CVE-2017-4984, update EMC VNX2 firmware to versions OE for File 8.1.9.211 or later, or VNX1 firmware to OE for File 7.1.80.8 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-4984?

CVE-2017-4984 affects users of EMC VNX2 and EMC VNX1 systems with specific outdated firmware versions.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-4984 enable?

CVE-2017-4984 enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Is CVE-2017-4984 being actively exploited?

While the specific activity regarding exploitation of CVE-2017-4984 may vary, it is classified as a serious risk and should be addressed promptly.

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CVE-2017-4984

critical

CWE

19/6/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-4984: Command Injection

First published: Mon Jun 19 2017(Updated: )

In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to elevate their permissions to root through a command injection. This may potentially be exploited by an attacker to run arbitrary code with root-level privileges on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka remote code execution.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EMC VNX2 OE Firmware
EMC VNX2 OE Firmware
EMC VNX1 Firmware
EMC VNX1 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4984?
CVE-2017-4984 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized root access.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4984?
To mitigate CVE-2017-4984, update EMC VNX2 firmware to versions OE for File 8.1.9.211 or later, or VNX1 firmware to OE for File 7.1.80.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-4984?
CVE-2017-4984 affects users of EMC VNX2 and EMC VNX1 systems with specific outdated firmware versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-4984 enable?
CVE-2017-4984 enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Is CVE-2017-4984 being actively exploited?
While the specific activity regarding exploitation of CVE-2017-4984 may vary, it is classified as a serious risk and should be addressed promptly.

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