Improper input validation in Matrix Operating Environment - CVE-2017-8973

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Improper input validation in Matrix Operating Environment - CVE-2017-8973

Published: November 20, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9352
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8973
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: HPE
Affected software:
Matrix Operating Environment

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted input and have unspecified impact.


How to mitigate CVE-2017-8973

Install update from vendor's website (7.6 LR1).

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