How severe is CVE-2017-4982?

CVE-2017-4982 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-2017-4982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4982?

CVE-2017-4982 primarily affects Emc Mainframe Enablers Resourcepak Base. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4982?

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-2017-4982 published?

CVE-2017-4982 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4982

CVE-2017-4982 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Mainframe Enablers Resourcepak Base 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Emc Mainframe Enablers Resourcepak Base
Published: 2017-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base versions 7.6.0, 8.0.0, and 8.1.0 contains a fix for a privilege management vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4982?: EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base versions 7.6.0, 8.0.0, and 8.1.0 contains a fix for a privilege management vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2017-4982?: CVE-2017-4982 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-2017-4982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4982?: CVE-2017-4982 primarily affects Emc Mainframe Enablers Resourcepak Base. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4982?: 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-2017-4982 published?: CVE-2017-4982 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:mainframe_enablers_resourcepak_base:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:mainframe_enablers_resourcepak_base:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:mainframe_enablers_resourcepak_base:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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