CVE-2018-7120 Privilege escalation in HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy
Local or remote attackers can gain unauthorized elevated privileges on HPE Virtual Connect SE Fibre Channel Modules.
- 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-2018-7120?
CVE-2018-7120 is a critical vulnerability in HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy, published on 10 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy Custom SPP 2018.11.20190205, could allow local or remote unauthorized elevation of privilege.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7120?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Synergy Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7120?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7120 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-7120 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7120 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcp6-cg59-w8qx.