CVE-2017-8003: Path Traversal

Published Jul 9, 2017
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Updated

EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability. A remote authenticated high privileged user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to access unauthorized information from the underlying OS server by supplying specially crafted strings in input parameters of the application.

Affected Software

1 affected component
EMC Data Protection Advisor<=6.3

Event History

Jul 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8003?

CVE-2017-8003 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8003?

To fix CVE-2017-8003, upgrade EMC Data Protection Advisor to version 6.4 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8003?

CVE-2017-8003 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8003?

CVE-2017-8003 affects users of EMC Data Protection Advisor versions prior to 6.4.

5

What could happen if CVE-2017-8003 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2017-8003 could allow a remote authenticated high privileged user to access unauthorized information from the underlying operating system.

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