CVE-2017-7199
UnknownEPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7199 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Nessus 6.6.2 - 6.10.3 contains a flaw related to insecure permissions that may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges when the software is running in Agent Mode. Version 6.10.4 fixes this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nessus 6.6.2 - 6.10.3 contains a flaw related to insecure permissions that may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges when the software is running in Agent Mode. Version 6.10.4 fixes this issue.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.6.2 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.7 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.8.0 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.8.1 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.9.0 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.9.1 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.9.2 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.9.3 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.0 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.1 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.2 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97110Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-08Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97110Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-08Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7199?
Nessus 6.6.2 - 6.10.3 contains a flaw related to insecure permissions that may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges when the software is running in Agent Mode. Version 6.10.4 fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2017-7199?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7199 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7199?
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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