Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in EMC Data Domain OS by Dell
CVE-2017-4983

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Emc Data Domain Os 5.2 Through 5.7 Before 5.7.3.0 And 6.0 Before 6.0.1.0
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-4983?

EMC Data Domain OS versions 5.2 through 5.7 (prior to 5.7.3.0) and 6.0 (prior to 6.0.1.0) have a vulnerability that enables attackers to gain elevated privileges on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access and control, potentially allowing malicious actors to compromise the overall integrity of the system. Users of affected versions are advised to apply the necessary updates as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

EMC Data Domain OS 5.2 through 5.7 before 5.7.3.0 and 6.0 before 6.0.1.0 EMC Data Domain OS 5.2 through 5.7 before 5.7.3.0 and 6.0 before 6.0.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98047
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540517/30/0/threaded
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038404
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-4983 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in EMC Data Domain OS by Dell