CVE-2017-5817

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0504P04 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 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
83%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky remote code execution vulnerability lurks in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0504P04, waiting for an attacker to pounce! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef has access to a secret ingredient list โ€” if someone can slip in their own ingredient without checks, they can ruin the whole menu! An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized control over the system, executing arbitrary commands. This could mean anything from stealing sensitive data to changing configurations, leading to catastrophic consequences for operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef has access to a secret ingredient list โ€” if someone can slip in their own ingredient without checks, they can ruin the whole menu! This vulnerability allows remote code execution by exploiting flaws in how HPE iMC processes commands, offering a way for attackers to inject their own commands without proper validation.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized control over the system, executing arbitrary commands. This could mean anything from stealing sensitive data to changing configurations, leading to catastrophic consequences for operations. Update your HPE iMC to the latest version immediately to patch this vulnerability. Regularly audit your security policies to ensure all systems are protected against such exploits. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82593 ยท 99.7th 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 7.3 E0504P04 was found
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