HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2017-03-01

CVE-2017-5995

netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility Security Advisory (CVE-2017-5995)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-5995 impacting netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility 2.0 through 2.2.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product netapp / ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility
Affected Versions 2.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-5995 impacting netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-5995.yaml
id: cve-2017-5995

info:
  name: netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-5995 affecting netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility.
    Evaluation: The NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility 2.0 through 2.2.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified v...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-5995
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2017-5995
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2017-5995,netapp,ontap_select_deploy_admin,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-5995.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-5995
# Target: netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-5995 (netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility)...")
    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 netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility scope (2.0).")
        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)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-5995.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-5995
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ontap_select_deploy_admin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ontap_select_deploy_admin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ontap_select_deploy_admin

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ontap_select_deploy_admin 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ontap_select_deploy_admin

# 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.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-5995 in netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility 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-2017-5995?

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-2017-5995?

CVE-2017-5995 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-5995
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor netapp
Product ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility
Published 2017-03-01
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N