CVE-2017-8003 : Security Advisory and Response

EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to access unauthorized information from the underlying operating system server.

Understanding CVE-2017-8003

What is CVE-2017-8003?

CVE-2017-8003 is a path traversal vulnerability in EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to version 6.4. This vulnerability could be exploited by a user with high privileges to gain unauthorized access to system information.

The Impact of CVE-2017-8003

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information on the underlying operating system server, potentially compromising data confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-8003

Vulnerability Description

Path traversal vulnerability in EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4
Exploitable by an authenticated user with high privileges
Allows access to unauthorized information by manipulating input parameters

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4
Vendor: n/a
Versions: EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user with high privileges can exploit the vulnerability by providing specially crafted strings in the application's input parameters.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor
Restrict user privileges to minimize the impact of potential exploitation
Monitor and review access logs for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities
Educate users on safe computing practices and awareness

Patching and Updates

Update EMC Data Protection Advisor to version 6.4 or later to mitigate the vulnerability