CVE-2017-8018: emc appsync Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 02-10-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-8018 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in emc appsync. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-10-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
EMC AppSync host plug-in versions 3.5 and below (Windows platform only) includes a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.42% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Emc1 product
- appsync≤ 3.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/75X Refsource CONFIRMMailing ListMitigationThird Party Advisory