CVE-2017-8020
CVE-2017-8020 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Scaleio 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Emc Scaleio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the SDBG service may potentially allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on an affected server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8020?
- An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the SDBG service may potentially allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on an affected server.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8020?
- CVE-2017-8020 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-2017-8020 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8020?
- CVE-2017-8020 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-2017-8020?
- 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-2017-8020 published?
- CVE-2017-8020 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Emc Scaleio
- CVE-2016-9867 — High (CVSS 8.8): An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1. A low-privileged local attacker may be able to modify…
- CVE-2017-8019 — High (CVSS 7.5): An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x. A vulnerability in message parsers (MDM, SDS, and LIA) could…
- CVE-2016-9869 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1. Incorrect permissions on the SCINI driver may allow a…
- CVE-2016-9868 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1. A low-privileged local attacker may cause a…
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