Tenable.Appliance.Unauthenticated.Root.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution Vulnerability in Tenable Appliance.
The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user supplied inputs when handling a crafted HTTP request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code on affected machines.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the latest update from the vendor
http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-07

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)