How severe is CVE-2017-4981?

CVE-2017-4981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-4981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4981?

CVE-2017-4981 affects Dell Bsafe Cert-c. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4981?

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-2017-4981 published?

CVE-2017-4981 was published on 2017-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4981

CVE-2017-4981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Cert-c with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Cert-c
Published: 2017-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RSA BSAFE Cert-C before 2.9.0.5 contains a potential improper certificate processing vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4981?: EMC RSA BSAFE Cert-C before 2.9.0.5 contains a potential improper certificate processing vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-4981?: CVE-2017-4981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-4981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4981?: CVE-2017-4981 affects Dell Bsafe Cert-c. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4981?: 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-2017-4981 published?: CVE-2017-4981 was published on 2017-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_cert-c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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