#VU10844 Improper authentication in HP TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System and HP TippingPoint Security Management System - CVE-2015-2117

 

#VU10844 Improper authentication in HP TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System and HP TippingPoint Security Management System - CVE-2015-2117

Published: March 6, 2018 / Updated: March 6, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU10844
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2117
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
HP TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System
HP TippingPoint Security Management System
Software vendor:
Trend Micro

Description

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

The weakness exists due to improper authentication process. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted input and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Update to versions 4.1 patch 3 and 4.2 patch 1.

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