How severe is CVE-2017-8019?

CVE-2017-8019 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-2017-8019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8019?

CVE-2017-8019 primarily affects Emc Scaleio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8019?

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-2017-8019 published?

CVE-2017-8019 was published on 2017-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8019

CVE-2017-8019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Scaleio 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emc Scaleio
Published: 2017-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A vulnerability in message parsers (MDM, SDS, and LIA) could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to send specifically crafted packets to stop ScaleIO services and cause a denial of service situation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8019?: An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A vulnerability in message parsers (MDM, SDS, and LIA) could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to send specifically crafted packets to stop ScaleIO services and cause a denial of service situation.
How severe is CVE-2017-8019?: CVE-2017-8019 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-2017-8019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8019?: CVE-2017-8019 primarily affects Emc Scaleio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8019?: 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-2017-8019 published?: CVE-2017-8019 was published on 2017-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:scaleio:2.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:scaleio:2.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:scaleio:2.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:scaleio:2.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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