CVE-2017-8988 Security feature bypass in HPE Command View Advanced Edition

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass security restrictions in HPE XP Command View Advanced Edition, potentially compromising storage management operations.

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

What is CVE-2017-8988?

CVE-2017-8988 is a critical vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE Command View Advanced Edition, published on 6 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Remote Bypass of Security Restrictions vulnerability was identified in HPE XP Command View Advanced Edition Software Earlier than 8.5.3-00. The vulnerability impacts DevMgr Earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux), RepMgr earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux) and HDLM earlier than 8.5.3-00 (for Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Xp Command View.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-8988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53wx-p8fm-fxfh.

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