CVE-2017-7849
UnknownEPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Nessus 6.10.x before 6.10.5 was found to be vulnerable to a local denial of service condition due to insecure permissions when running in Agent Mode.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nessus 6.10.x before 6.10.5 was found to be vulnerable to a local denial of service condition due to insecure permissions when running in Agent Mode.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.0 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.1 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.2 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.3 |
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.10.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-10Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-10Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7849?
Nessus 6.10.x before 6.10.5 was found to be vulnerable to a local denial of service condition due to insecure permissions when running in Agent Mode.
How severe is CVE-2017-7849?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7849?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-7849?
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