SB2017083005 - Remote code execution in HPE Operations Orchestration



SB2017083005 - Remote code execution in HPE Operations Orchestration

Published: August 30, 2017 Updated: September 6, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017083005
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8994)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists within the central-remoting servlet due to improper validation of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trigger deserialization of untrusted data and execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.