Vulnerability identifier: #VU8848
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
EMC NetWorker Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Dell
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow in the EMC NetWorker Server service (nsrd) when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 8.2.4.9, 9.1.1.3, 9.2.0.4.
Vulnerable software versions
EMC NetWorker Server: 8.0 - 9.0.0.5
External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/35
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.