CVE-2017-9273: Medium severity Microfocus Bi-directional Driver vulnerability
Published Oct 6, 2017
·Updated
The Bi-directional driver in IDM 4.5 before 4.0.3.0 could be susceptible to unauthorized log configuration changes.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microfocus Bi-directional Driver<=4.0.2.0
Microfocus Identity Manager=4.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9273?
CVE-2017-9273 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized log configuration changes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-9273?
To fix CVE-2017-9273, update the Bi-directional driver to version 4.0.3.0 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9273?
CVE-2017-9273 affects the Microfocus Bi-directional Driver versions up to and including 4.0.2.0.
4
Can CVE-2017-9273 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-9273 can be exploited remotely if an attacker has access to the Bi-directional driver configuration.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-9273?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-9273, and applying the patch is the recommended solution.