How severe is CVE-2017-9036?

CVE-2017-9036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9036?

CVE-2017-9036 affects Trendmicro Serverprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9036?

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-2017-9036 published?

CVE-2017-9036 was published on 2017-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9036

CVE-2017-9036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Serverprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Trendmicro Serverprotect
Published: 2017-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 before CP 1531 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging an unrestricted quarantine directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9036?: Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 before CP 1531 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging an unrestricted quarantine directory.
How severe is CVE-2017-9036?: CVE-2017-9036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9036?: CVE-2017-9036 affects Trendmicro Serverprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9036?: 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-2017-9036 published?: CVE-2017-9036 was published on 2017-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:serverprotect:3.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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