Vulnerability identifier: #VU16187

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7114

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: HPE

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow. A local unauthenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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

Mitigation
Update to version 7.3 E0605P06.

Vulnerable software versions

HPE iMC PLAT: 7.3 E0504P2 - 7.3 E0605P04

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External links
http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03906en_us

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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.