CVE-2017-6543

Name: CVE-2017-6543
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-08T23:59:00.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6543 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tenable Nessus before 6.10.2 (as used alone or in Tenable Appliance before 4.5.0) was found to contain a flaw that allowed a remote, authenticated attacker to upload a crafted file that could be written to anywhere on the system. This could be used to subsequently gain elevated privileges on the system (e.g., after a reboot). EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tenable Nessus before 6.10.2 (as used alone or in Tenable Appliance before 4.5.0) was found to contain a flaw that allowed a remote, authenticated attacker to upload a crafted file that could be written to anywhere on the system. This could be used to subsequently gain elevated privileges on the system (e.g., after a reboot). This issue only affects installations on Windows.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Nessus	<= 6.10.1
Tenable	Appliance	4.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96418
http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-06Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96418
http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-06Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6543?

How severe is CVE-2017-6543?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6543 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6543?

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