CVE-2017-17406

Name: CVE-2017-17406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-23T01:29:01.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within an exposed RMI registry, which listens on TCP ports 1800 and 1850 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4753.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.58%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgain-Systems	Enterprise Manager	< 7.2.766

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-02Third Party Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-953Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-02Third Party Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-953Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17406?

How severe is CVE-2017-17406?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17406?

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