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CVE-2015-8544 Netapp CVE debrief

CVE-2015-8544 is a high-severity information disclosure issue in NetApp SnapDrive for Windows. According to the NVD record and NetApp references, remote attackers could obtain sensitive information through unspecified vectors in affected versions before 7.0.2P4, 7.0.3, and 7.1 before 7.1.3P1. The official CVSS 3.0 vector indicates a network-reachable, no-authentication, no-user-interaction impact that affects confidentiality only.

Vendor
Netapp
Product
CVE-2015-8544
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2017-02-07
Original CVE updated
2026-05-13
Advisory published
2017-02-07
Advisory updated
2026-05-13

Who should care

Administrators and security teams responsible for NetApp SnapDrive for Windows deployments should review this issue, especially where older SnapDrive versions may still be installed. Vulnerability management, endpoint management, and incident response teams should also check whether any affected hosts are exposed or handling sensitive data.

Technical summary

The NVD entry classifies the weakness as CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor). The official CVSS vector is CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, which means the issue is reachable over the network, requires no privileges, requires no user interaction, and is rated for high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact. The public description does not specify the exact attack path, so remediation should focus on version verification and vendor guidance rather than assumptions about exploit mechanics.

Defensive priority

High for any environment running affected SnapDrive for Windows versions, because the issue is remotely reachable and can expose sensitive information without authentication or user interaction. Prioritize inventory, exposure review, and upgrade planning.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Confirm whether SnapDrive for Windows is installed anywhere in the environment.
  • Identify versions against the vendor and NVD affected range: before 7.0.2P4, 7.0.3, and 7.1 before 7.1.3P1.
  • Upgrade or remediate affected systems using the NetApp advisory and vendor-supported fixed releases.
  • Review systems that handle sensitive storage or backup information for potential exposure risk.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and NVD details for any clarifications or updates relevant to this CVE.

Evidence notes

The NVD record lists NetApp SnapDrive for Windows as the affected product and states that versions before 7.0.2P4, 7.0.3, and 7.1 before 7.1.3P1 are vulnerable. The official description says remote attackers can obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NVD also assigns CWE-200 and CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. NetApp’s advisory and KB article are the vendor references linked from the official CVE record.

Official resources

Official CVE publication date: 2017-02-07T17:59:00.210Z. The NVD record was last modified on 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033Z. NetApp advisory references are included in the official CVE record for validation and remediation context.