CVE-2017-12557

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version IMC Plat 7.3 E0504P2 and earlier was found

published February 15, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
80%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden door in your HPE iMC software could let attackers walk right in! This Remote Code Execution vulnerability lurking in version 7.3 E0504P2 and earlier is no small matter. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a back entrance that anyone can access without a key. If attackers manage to find this door, they could enter your system and go anywhere they please! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a complete takeover of the management center. It's like giving someone the master key to your entire operation — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a back entrance that anyone can access without a key. If attackers manage to find this door, they could enter your system and go anywhere they please! This vulnerability lies in the HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) software, where remote code execution can occur due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. This means attackers can send malicious commands that the server unwittingly executes, compromising your system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a complete takeover of the management center. It's like giving someone the master key to your entire operation — absolutely devastating! To safeguard your system, it’s crucial to update HPE iMC to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Review your configurations and restrict access to the management center while monitoring for any suspicious activity. Don't forget to regularly check for updates! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll be one step closer to securing your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.79808 · 99.6th percentile
Published
2018-02-15T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 22:00Z
    A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version IMC Plat 7.3 E0504P2 and earlier was found
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