CVE-2017-8020: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 28, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the SDBG service may potentially allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on an affected server.

Affected Software

4 affected components
EMC ScaleIO=2.0.1.0
EMC ScaleIO=2.0.1.1
EMC ScaleIO=2.0.1.2
EMC ScaleIO=2.0.1.3

Event History

Nov 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-8020.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-8020?

The severity level of CVE-2017-8020 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-8020?

EMC ScaleIO versions 2.0.1.0 to 2.0.1.3 are affected by CVE-2017-8020.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-8020?

CVE-2017-8020 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on an affected server.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2017-8020?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2017-8020 at the following links: [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/35) and [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101995](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101995).

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