CVE-2017-5600 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-5600 affecting NetApp OnCommand Insight. Remote attackers can exploit a default privileged account to gain administrative access. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this vulnerability.
NetApp OnCommand Insight before 7.2.3 allows remote attackers to gain administrative access through a default privileged account.
Understanding CVE-2017-5600
Remote attackers can exploit a default privileged account in the Data Warehouse component of NetApp OnCommand Insight versions prior to 7.2.3 to gain administrative access.
What is CVE-2017-5600?
The vulnerability in NetApp OnCommand Insight allows attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging a default privileged account.
The Impact of CVE-2017-5600
- Remote attackers can gain administrative access to affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-5600
The technical details of the CVE-2017-5600 vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
The Data Warehouse component in NetApp OnCommand Insight before 7.2.3 allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging a default privileged account.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: NetApp OnCommand Insight
- Versions Affected: Prior to 7.2.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers exploit a default privileged account in the Data Warehouse component to gain administrative access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-5600:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update NetApp OnCommand Insight to version 7.2.3 or later.
- Monitor and restrict access to privileged accounts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access control policies.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by NetApp to address the vulnerability.