CVE-2017-8022
CVE-2017-8022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Emc Networker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in EMC NetWorker (prior to 8.2.4.9, all supported 9.0.x versions, prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4). The Server service (nsrd) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the software, or cause a denial of service, depending on the target system's platform.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8022?
- An issue was discovered in EMC NetWorker (prior to 8.2.4.9, all supported 9.0.x versions, prior to 9.1.1.3, prior to 9.2.0.4). The Server service (nsrd) is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the software, or cause a denial of service, depending on the target system's platform.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8022?
- CVE-2017-8022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8022 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8022?
- CVE-2017-8022 primarily affects Emc Networker. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8022?
- 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-2017-8022 published?
- CVE-2017-8022 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.0.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:9.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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