How severe is CVE-2017-2767?

CVE-2017-2767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2767 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2767?

CVE-2017-2767 primarily affects Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2767?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-2767 published?

CVE-2017-2767 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2767

CVE-2017-2767 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager
Published: 2017-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.3.x, EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.4.0.x, EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.4.1.x, EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.4.2.x contains a Java RMI Remote Code Execution vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2767?: EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.3.x, EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.4.0.x, EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.4.1.x, EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.4.2.x contains a Java RMI Remote Code Execution vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2017-2767?: CVE-2017-2767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2767 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2767?: CVE-2017-2767 primarily affects Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2767?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2767 published?: CVE-2017-2767 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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