CVE-2017-8979

Security vulnerabilities in the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware could be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and…

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A security gap in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) could let attackers waltz in without a password! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that forgot to lock its backdoor, allowing anyone to stroll in and access guest rooms without any identification. This exploits the flaws in the firmware, letting unauthorized guests take control of systems and cause chaos. An attacker could bypass authentication entirely, execute malicious code, or even bring systems down, resulting in potentially devastating service disruptions. Imagine losing crucial access to your servers or having sensitive data exposed—pretty terrifying, right?

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to lock its backdoor, allowing anyone to stroll in and access guest rooms without any identification. This exploits the flaws in the firmware, letting unauthorized guests take control of systems and cause chaos. This vulnerability stems from security weaknesses in the HPE iLO 2 firmware, allowing unauthenticated remote access to systems and control over them, leading to various security threats.

What to do

An attacker could bypass authentication entirely, execute malicious code, or even bring systems down, resulting in potentially devastating service disruptions. Imagine losing crucial access to your servers or having sensitive data exposed—pretty terrifying, right? To secure your systems, immediately update the iLO 2 firmware to the latest version released by HPE. It's also wise to conduct a thorough audit of your server access logs to spot any unusual activity. Don't forget to enforce strong authentication practices! You've got this! Implement these measures, and you'll help keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04822 · 91.9th percentile
Published
2018-02-15T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 22:00Z
    Security vulnerabilities in the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware could be exploited remotely to allow authentication bypass, code execution, and…
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