Vulnerability identifier: #VU9705

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8974

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP NonStop Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified error. A local attacker can bypass authentication restrictions.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP NonStop Server: T6533H02 - T6533L01^ADN

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External links
http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbns03804en_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.