CVE-2017-6894: High severity flexera flexnet manager suite vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in FlexNet Manager Suite releases 2015 R2 SP3 and earlier (including FlexNet Manager Platform 9.2 and earlier) that affects the inventory gathering components and can be exploited by local users to perform certain actions with elevated privileges on the local system.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Flexera Flexnet Manager<=9.2
Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite 2015
Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite 2015=r2
Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite 2015=r2-sp1
Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite 2015=r2-sp2
Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite 2015=r2-sp3

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-6894?

CVE-2017-6894 is a vulnerability that exists in FlexNet Manager Suite releases 2015 R2 SP3 and earlier that affects the inventory gathering components and can be exploited by local users to perform certain actions with elevated privileges on the local system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6894?

CVE-2017-6894 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which versions of FlexNet Manager Suite are affected by CVE-2017-6894?

FlexNet Manager Suite releases 2015 R2 SP3 and earlier, including FlexNet Manager Platform 9.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2017-6894.

4

How can CVE-2017-6894 be exploited?

CVE-2017-6894 can be exploited by local users to perform certain actions with elevated privileges on the local system.

5

Is there a source for more information on CVE-2017-6894?

Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2017-6894 at the following link: https://community.flexera.com/t5/FlexNet-Manager-Knowledge-Base/A-vulnerability-exists-in-FlexNet-Manager-Suite-release-2015-R2/ta-p/1891

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