Authentication bypass in HPE NonStop Server

1) Authentication bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU9705

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8974

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified error. A local attacker can bypass authentication restrictions.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP NonStop Server: T6533H02 - T6533L01^ADN

External links

http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbns03804en_us

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.