#VU109850 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Superdome Flex Server and Superdome Flex 280 Server - CVE-2022-37933


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109850

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37933

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Superdome Flex Server
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Superdome Flex 280 Server
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: HPE

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Superdome Flex Server: before 3.60.50

Superdome Flex 280 Server: before 1.4.60


External links
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04400en_us
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04400en_us


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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