CVE-2017-12558

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

CVSS
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EPSS
38%
Percentile
98.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky remote code execution vulnerability lurks in HPE intelligent Management Center, allowing an attacker to potentially take control of your system. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a guest at a fancy restaurant who sneaks into the kitchen and alters the menu without anyone noticing. Suddenly, what was safe is now a recipe for disaster! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your management system, leading to unauthorized access or even complete system compromise. This could expose sensitive data or disrupt services, creating chaos in your network management.

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a fancy restaurant who sneaks into the kitchen and alters the menu without anyone noticing. Suddenly, what was safe is now a recipe for disaster! The vulnerability exists in versions IMC Plat 7.3 E0504P2 and earlier, where improper validation of user inputs can lead to remote code execution, essentially allowing malicious commands to be run on the server.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your management system, leading to unauthorized access or even complete system compromise. This could expose sensitive data or disrupt services, creating chaos in your network management. To address this, update your HPE iMC to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Regularly review your system settings and monitor for any suspicious activity as an added precaution. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems today! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
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EPSS
0.37897 ยท 98.5th percentile
Published
2018-02-15T22:00Z
EPSS history
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  • 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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