CVE-2017-5988: High severity NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP vulnerability
Published Apr 10, 2017
·Updated
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP 8.1 through 9.1P1, when NFS or SMB is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
15 affected components
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.1
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.1.1
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.1.2
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.1.3
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.1.4
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.2
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.2.1
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.2.2
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.2.3
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.2.4
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.3
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.3.1
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=8.3.2
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.0
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP=9.1
Event History
Apr 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5988?
CVE-2017-5988 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5988?
To fix CVE-2017-5988, update your NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP software to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP are affected by CVE-2017-5988?
CVE-2017-5988 affects NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP versions from 8.1 through 9.1P1.
4
Can CVE-2017-5988 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5988 can be exploited remotely by attackers when NFS or SMB is enabled.
5
What kind of impact does CVE-2017-5988 have on affected systems?
CVE-2017-5988 can lead to a denial of service, rendering the affected systems unavailable.