What is the severity of CVE-2017-9279?

CVE-2017-9279 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9279?

To mitigate CVE-2017-9279, upgrade your NetIQ Identity Manager to version 4.5.6.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-9279?

CVE-2017-9279 affects installations of NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.5.6.1.

What is the impact of CVE-2017-9279?

The impact of CVE-2017-9279 includes the possibility of executing malicious code and misleading users through compromised themes.

What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2017-9279?

CVE-2017-9279 allows the upload of files with double extensions or non-image content.

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CVE-2017-9279

critical

CWE

20 434

2/3/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-9279: NetIQ Identity Manager allowed uploading of user icons with incorrect types or extensions

First published: Fri Mar 02 2018(Updated: )

NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.5.6.1 allowed uploading files with double extensions or non-image content in the Themes handling of the User Application Administration, allowing malicious user administrators to potentially execute code or mislead users.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NetIQ Identity Manager	<4.5.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9279?
CVE-2017-9279 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9279?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9279, upgrade your NetIQ Identity Manager to version 4.5.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-9279?
CVE-2017-9279 affects installations of NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.5.6.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9279?
The impact of CVE-2017-9279 includes the possibility of executing malicious code and misleading users through compromised themes.
What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2017-9279?
CVE-2017-9279 allows the upload of files with double extensions or non-image content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9279?
CVE-2017-9279 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9279?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9279, upgrade your NetIQ Identity Manager to version 4.5.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-9279?
CVE-2017-9279 affects installations of NetIQ Identity Manager versions prior to 4.5.6.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9279?
The impact of CVE-2017-9279 includes the possibility of executing malicious code and misleading users through compromised themes.
What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2017-9279?
CVE-2017-9279 allows the upload of files with double extensions or non-image content.