CVE-2017-12859
CVE-2017-12859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Data Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Netapp Data Ontap
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.5, when operating in 7-Mode in NFS environments, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12859?
- NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.5, when operating in 7-Mode in NFS environments, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12859?
- CVE-2017-12859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12859 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12859?
- CVE-2017-12859 affects Netapp Data Ontap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12859?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-12859 published?
- CVE-2017-12859 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:data_ontap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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