Remote code execution in ServerProtect for Linux - CVE-2017-9034
Published: May 25, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6723
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9034
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure update method without file certificate validation. A remote authenticated attacker can modify data in transit to cause the target system to install and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
ServerProtect for Linux
How to mitigate CVE-2017-9034
Update to version 3.0 CP 1531.