#VU10320 Privilege escalation in HPE iMC PLAT - CVE-2017-8984

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10320

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2017-8984

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HPE iMC PLAT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: HPE

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT due to unspecified flaws. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands, write or delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM or root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 7.3 E0506P07.

Vulnerable software versions

HPE iMC PLAT: 7.3 E0506P03

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External links
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03811en_us

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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