CVE-2017-12567
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-12567 impacting quest kace_asset_management_appliance. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | quest / kace_asset_management_appliance |
| Affected Versions | 6.4.120822 |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-89 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-12567 impacting quest kace_asset_management_appliance.
id: cve-2017-12567
info:
name: quest kace_asset_management_appliance - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: critical
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-12567 affecting quest kace_asset_management_appliance.
Evaluation: SQL injection exists in Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance 6.4.120822 through 7.2, Systems Management Appliance 6.4.120822 through 7.2.101, and K10...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-12567
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 9.8
cve-id: CVE-2017-12567
cwe-id: CWE-89
tags: cve,cve-2017-12567,quest,kace_asset_management_app,critical
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "kace_asset_management_appliance"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-12567
# Target: quest kace_asset_management_appliance | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-12567 (quest kace_asset_management_appliance)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against quest kace_asset_management_appliance scope (6.4.120822).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-12567
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install kace_asset_management_app 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade kace_asset_management_app 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update kace_asset_management_app
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i kace_asset_management_app 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i kace_asset_management_app
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2017-12567 in quest kace_asset_management_appliance?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update quest kace_asset_management_appliance packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-12567?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-12567?
CVE-2017-12567 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.