Is CVE-2017-9279 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-9279 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-9279?

CVE-2017-9279 has a CVSS score of 2 (LOW severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2017-9279?

Patch guidance is available from netiq security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-9279.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-9279?

1 product: netiq identity manager.

CVE-2017-9279 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.5.6.1 allowed uploading files with double extensions or non-image content in the Themes handling of the User Application Administration, allowing malicious user administrators to potentially execute code or mislead users.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-434 · Unrestricted File Upload CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NETIQ
Published: 3/2/2018
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2017-9279

Description

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Affected Products

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary