CVE-2017-8957

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.2 was found

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
18%
Percentile
97.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center could let an attacker take control of the system without breaking a sweat! Imagine a poorly secured public Wi-Fi network where anyone can just tap in and start accessing sensitive information, all because the door was left wide open. With this flaw, the attacker can do just that, without even needing a key. An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total control over the network. The consequences could be incredibly damaging, depending on how the system is used and the type of data it manages.

Put simply

Imagine a poorly secured public Wi-Fi network where anyone can just tap in and start accessing sensitive information, all because the door was left wide open. With this flaw, the attacker can do just that, without even needing a key. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in HPE iMC PLAT version 7.2, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host system through crafted requests.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total control over the network. The consequences could be incredibly damaging, depending on how the system is used and the type of data it manages. To safeguard against this issue, update HPE Intelligent Management Center to the latest version available. Regularly monitor your systems for any unusual activity and ensure that all network access is restricted to trusted users only. You've got this! Stay proactive and follow these steps to secure your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.18190 · 97.2th 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 7.2 was found
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