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CVE-2017-4985: In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, a loca...

In EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211 and VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8, a local authenticated user may potentially escalate their privileges to root due to authorization checks not being performed on certain perl scripts. This may potentially be exploited by an attacker to run arbitrary commands as root on the targeted VNX Control Station system.

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CVE-2017-4985 is a privilege escalation flaw in EMC VNX storage control stations. A local authenticated user could potentially gain root privileges because some Perl scripts did not perform authorization checks. Business urgency depends on whether affected VNX1 or VNX2 File OE versions remain in use. Exposure is limited to environments running affected EMC VNX1 or VNX2 OE for File versions, especially where users can authenticate locally to the VNX Control Station. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, CVSS, or deployment prevalence. Prioritize remediation for any internet-managed, shared-admin, or business-critical VNX environment. Although exploitation requires local authentication, successful abuse could give root control over the storage control station, creating operational and data availability risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VNX2 OE for File to 8.1.9.211 or later.; Upgrade VNX1 OE for File to 7.1.80.8 or later.; Restrict local Control Station access to required administrators only..

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n/aEMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8EMC VNX2 versions prior to OE for File 8.1.9.211, EMC VNX1 versions prior to OE for File 7.1.80.8Listed
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