#VU8976 Deserialization of untrusted data in HPE iMC PLAT - CVE-2017-8967

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8976

Vulnerability risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8967

CWE-ID: CWE-502

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 authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT due to deserialization of untrusted data. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted input and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website (iMC PLAT 7.3 E0506P03).

Vulnerable software versions

HPE iMC PLAT: 7.3 E0504P2

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External links
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03787en_us

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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