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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-4987 · published 19 June 2017

CVE-2017-4987: Emc vnx2 firmware uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

Emc · Vnx2 Firmware

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 can load a maliciously crafted file in the search path which may potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.

7.3 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 0.45% · top 63.8% CWE-427 · Uncontrolled search path element
7.3CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 4.4
0.45%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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 can load a maliciously crafted file in the search path which may potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted VNX Control Station system, aka an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.

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

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threaded Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99045 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540738/30/0/threaded Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99045 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-4987), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.