CVE-2017-5988: High severity NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP vulnerability

Published Apr 10, 2017
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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.

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