Emc · Emc Avamar Server · CVE-2017-15548
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
EMC Avamar Server versions 7.1.x through 7.5.0
EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) versions 9.0.x through 9.2.x
EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance version 2.0
**Description**
The issue is related to weaknesses in the authentication procedure of the affected systems. A remote unauthenticated malicious user can potentially bypass application authentication and gain unauthorized root access to the systems. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain root access.
**Recommendations**
For EMC Avamar Server versions 7.1.x through 7.5.0, update to a version that addresses the authentication bypass issue.
For EMC NetWorker Virtual Edition (NVE) versions 9.0.x through 9.2.x, update to a version that addresses the authentication bypass issue.
For EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance version 2.0, update to a version that addresses the authentication bypass issue.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.