CVE-2017-5988 : Security Advisory and Response

NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP versions 8.1 to 9.1P1 are vulnerable to a denial of service attack when NFS or SMB features are activated.

Understanding CVE-2017-5988

This CVE involves a vulnerability in NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP versions 8.1 to 9.1P1 that can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt services.

What is CVE-2017-5988?

The issue in NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP versions 8.1 to 9.1P1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging unspecified attack vectors.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5988

When NFS or SMB features are enabled, attackers can potentially exploit this vulnerability to disrupt services without disclosing the specific attack vectors.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5988

NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP versions 8.1 to 9.1P1 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP versions 8.1 to 9.1P1 allows remote attackers to disrupt services when NFS or SMB features are activated.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vulnerable versions: 8.1 to 9.1P1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to cause a denial of service without revealing the specific vectors used.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-5988 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable NFS or SMB features if not essential for operations.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Implement firewall rules to restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP to the latest version.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by NetApp to address the vulnerability.