#VU10321 Remote code execution in HPE iMC PLAT - CVE-2017-8983

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10321

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-2017-8983

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT due to unspecified flaw. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated 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 E0504P4

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External links
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03808en_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.