SB2017052304 - Information disclosure in HPE Cloud Optimizer



SB2017052304 - Information disclosure in HPE Cloud Optimizer

Published: May 23, 2017 Updated: May 23, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017052304
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8944)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the DownloadServlet servlet due to improper validation of user-supplied paths for file operations. A remote attacker can use undisclosed means and gain access to arbitrary files on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.