CVE-2017-15517

Name: CVE-2017-15517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-17T00:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AltaVault OST Plug-in versions prior to 1.2.2 may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. All users are urged to move to a fixed version and change passwords used by Veritas NetBackup to access the OST shares on the NetApp AltaVault as a precaution.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AltaVault OST Plug-in versions prior to 1.2.2 may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. All users are urged to move to a fixed version and change passwords used by Veritas NetBackup to access the OST shares on the NetApp AltaVault as a precaution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netapp	Altavault Ost Plug-In	< 1.2.2

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171116-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171116-0001/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15517?

How severe is CVE-2017-15517?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15517?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST