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CVE-2017-12542

10.0 · CRITICAL

A authentication bypass and execution of code vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-out 4 (iLO 4) version prior to 2.53 was found.

Published Feb 15, 2018EPSS 99.29%

Overview

CVE-2017-12542 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A authentication bypass and execution of code vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-out 4 (iLO 4) version prior to 2.53 was found.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100467Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039222Refsupport.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03769en_usRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/44005/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100467Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039222Refsupport.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03769en_usRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/44005/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12542?

CVE-2017-12542 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-12542?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-12542?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-12542?

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