CVE-2017-4980: emc isilon_onefs Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-4980 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in emc isilon_onefs. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 29-03-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

EMC Isilon OneFS is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise the affected system. Affected versions are 7.1.0 - 7.1.1.10, 7.2.0 - 7.2.1.3, and 8.0.0 - 8.0.0.1.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.