CVE-2017-8018

7.5 HIGH

Published: October 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/75

Source: security_alert@emc.com

Mailing List Mitigation Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101016

Source: security_alert@emc.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/75

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Mitigation Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101016

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.4%

70th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

microsoft emc

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