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CVE-2017-9001

UnknownEPSS 7.31%

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CVE-2017-9001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Aruba ClearPass 6.6.3 and later includes a feature called "SSH Lockout", which causes ClearPass to lock accounts with too many login failures through SSH. When this feature is enabled, an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability is present which could allow an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with "root" privilege level. EPSS estimates a 7.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Aruba ClearPass 6.6.3 and later includes a feature called "SSH Lockout", which causes ClearPass to lock accounts with too many login failures through SSH. When this feature is enabled, an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability is present which could allow an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with "root" privilege level. This vulnerability is only present when a specific feature has been enabled. The SSH Lockout feature is not enabled by default, so only systems which have enabled this feature are vulnerable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.31%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpAruba Clearpass Policy Manager>= 6.6.3, < 6.6.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9001?
Aruba ClearPass 6.6.3 and later includes a feature called "SSH Lockout", which causes ClearPass to lock accounts with too many login failures through SSH. When this feature is enabled, an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability is present which could allow an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with "root" privilege level. This vulnerability is only present when a specific feature has been enabled. The SSH Lockout feature is not enabled by default, so only systems which have enabled this feature are vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2017-9001?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9001?
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