CVE-2017-4979
CVE-2017-4979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Isilon Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Emc Isilon Onefs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
EMC Isilon OneFS 8.0.1.0, OneFS 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.2, OneFS 7.2.1.0 - 7.2.1.3, and OneFS 7.2.0.x is affected by an NFS export vulnerability. Under certain conditions, after upgrading a cluster from OneFS 7.1.1.x or earlier, users may have unexpected levels of access to some NFS exports.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-4979?
- EMC Isilon OneFS 8.0.1.0, OneFS 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.2, OneFS 7.2.1.0 - 7.2.1.3, and OneFS 7.2.0.x is affected by an NFS export vulnerability. Under certain conditions, after upgrading a cluster from OneFS 7.1.1.x or earlier, users may have unexpected levels of access to some NFS exports.
- How severe is CVE-2017-4979?
- CVE-2017-4979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-4979 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-4979?
- CVE-2017-4979 primarily affects Emc Isilon Onefs. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-4979?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-4979 published?
- CVE-2017-4979 was published on 2017-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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