CVE-2017-4987
mediumpriority · track · 29EPSS 0.004 · 38 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-26
In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, a local authenticated user can load a maliciously crafted file in the search path which may potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.4–7.3
weaknesses
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affected products (3)
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- n/a EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8≤ EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8enisa_euvdEU
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threadedcnnvd
- https://www.emc.com/Patchcnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threadedenisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99045enisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99045Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
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