CVE-2017-8973 Other in Matrix Operating Environment

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Improper input validation in HPE Matrix Operating Environment allows attackers to potentially disrupt operations or cause unexpected behavior.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-8973?

CVE-2017-8973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Matrix Operating Environment, published on 15 Feb 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An improper input validation vulnerability in HPE Matrix Operating Environment version 7.6 LR1 was found.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8973?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Matrix Operating Environment.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8973?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8973 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-8973 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8973 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4538-79hx-662c.

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