Vulnerability identifier: #VU9111

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8968

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RESTful Interface Tool
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: HPE

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.

The weakness exists in HPE RESTful Interface Tool (iLOREST) due to an unspecified condition. A local attacker can execute arbitrary code and compromise the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

RESTful Interface Tool: 1.5 - 2.0

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External links
http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03796en_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.