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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-8018 · published 3 October 2017

CVE-2017-8018: Emc appsync improper input validation vulnerability

Emc · Appsync

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.

7.5 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 1.4% · top 28.2% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
7.5CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 5.0
1.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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

Affected products

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

References

LinkTags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/75 Mailing ListMitigationThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101016 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/75 Mailing ListMitigationThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101016 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-8018), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.