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CVE-2017-16607: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Ne

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-16607 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting enterprise manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within heapdumps.jsp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to download heap memory dump. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to discl

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-200
Published2018-01-23
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: netgain-systems

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

netgain-systems enterprise manager UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.2.766
Fixed in: 7.2.766
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy enterprise-manager || rpm -q enterprise-manager || enterprise-manager --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.2.766 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enterprise-manager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade enterprise-manager
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16607?

enterprise manager: upgrade to 7.2.766. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16607 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16607 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16607 affect?

CVE-2017-16607 affects enterprise manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within heapdumps.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16607?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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