CVE-2009-0344

Unspecified vulnerability in the Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) on the Sun Fire X2100 M2 and X2200 M2 x86 platforms before SP/BMC firmware 3.20 allows…

published January 29, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious vulnerability lingers in the Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) of certain Sun Fire systems! This one could let attackers gain privileged access or execute commands without breaking a sweat. 🔍 Think of this vulnerability as a hotel staff member who can open any guest room without needing a master key — it’s sneaky and could lead to unauthorized access. 🏨 Should an attacker exploit this vulnerability, they could potentially access sensitive configurations or execute commands that could compromise system integrity. Imagine the chaos if someone could snoop around your data center like they owned the place!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hotel staff member who can open any guest room without needing a master key — it’s sneaky and could lead to unauthorized access. 🏨 This unspecified vulnerability in ELOM allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands due to unknown vectors. Essentially, the controls meant to protect the system might not be working as intended.

What to do

Should an attacker exploit this vulnerability, they could potentially access sensitive configurations or execute commands that could compromise system integrity. Imagine the chaos if someone could snoop around your data center like they owned the place! To protect your systems, update to the latest SP/BMC firmware version 3.20 or higher immediately. Additionally, review access logs and ensure proper network segregation to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your systems safe from unauthorized access. 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02566 · 85.0th percentile
Published
2009-01-29T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JAN 19:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) on the Sun Fire X2100 M2 and X2200 M2 x86 platforms before SP/BMC firmware 3.20 allows…
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