CVE-2017-15550

Name: CVE-2017-15550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T17:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0; EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x; and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges could access arbitrary files on the server file system in the context of the running vulnerable application via Path traversal.. EPSS estimates a 8.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in EMC Avamar Server 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x, 7.4.x, 7.5.0; EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) 9.0.x, 9.1.x, 9.2.x; and EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance 2.0. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges could access arbitrary files on the server file system in the context of the running vulnerable application via Path traversal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.23%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Emc	Avamar Server	7.1-21	Sp2
Emc	Avamar Server	7.1-145	Sp1
Emc	Avamar Server	7.1-302	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.1-370	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.2-32	Sp1
Emc	Avamar Server	7.2-309	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.2-401	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.3-125	Sp1
Emc	Avamar Server	7.3-211	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.3-226	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.3-233	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.4-58	Sp1
Emc	Avamar Server	7.4-242	—
Emc	Avamar Server	7.5-183	—
Emc	Integrated Data Protection Appliance	2.0	—
Emc	Networker	9.0	—
Emc	Networker	9.1	—
Emc	Networker	9.2	—

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jan/17Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040070Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15550?

How severe is CVE-2017-15550?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15550?

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