How severe is CVE-2017-4997?

CVE-2017-4997 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-2017-4997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4997?

CVE-2017-4997 affects Dell Emc Vasa Provider Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4997?

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-2017-4997 published?

CVE-2017-4997 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4997

CVE-2017-4997 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Vasa Provider Virtual Appliance 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Emc Vasa Provider Virtual Appliance
Published: 2017-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC VASA Provider Virtual Appliance versions 8.3.x and prior has an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4997?: EMC VASA Provider Virtual Appliance versions 8.3.x and prior has an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2017-4997?: CVE-2017-4997 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-2017-4997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4997?: CVE-2017-4997 affects Dell Emc Vasa Provider Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4997?: 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-2017-4997 published?: CVE-2017-4997 was published on 2017-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_vasa_provider_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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