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
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2117
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
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.
Affected software
HP TippingPoint Virtual Security Management System
HP TippingPoint Security Management System
HP TippingPoint Security Management System
How to mitigate CVE-2015-2117
Update to versions 4.1 patch 3 and 4.2 patch 1.