SB2017103104 - Remote code execution in HPE Intelligent Management Center



SB2017103104 - Remote code execution in HPE Intelligent Management Center

Published: October 31, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017103104
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Directory traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8961)

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

The weakness exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center due to a directory traversal flaw in flexFileUpload. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.