Authentication bypass in HP NonStop Server - CVE-2017-8974
Published: December 22, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9705
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8974
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Affected software:
HP NonStop Server
HP NonStop Server
Detailed vulnerability 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.
The weakness exists due to unspecified error. A local attacker can bypass authentication restrictions.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8974
Install update from vendor's website.