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CVE-2017-15531

UnknownEPSS 2.41%

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CVE-2017-15531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecReporter>= 9.5, < 9.5.4.1
SymantecReporter10.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15531?
Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.
How severe is CVE-2017-15531?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15531?
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