CVE-2021-29220 Memory corruption in iLO Amplifier Pack

High 7.2 Published Updated

A privileged user can remotely execute code via buffer overflows in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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

What is CVE-2021-29220?

CVE-2021-29220 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in iLO Amplifier Pack, published on 24 Feb 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflow security vulnerabilities have been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack version(s): Prior to 2.12. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by a highly privileged user to remotely execute code that could lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29220?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Ilo Amplifier Pack.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29220?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29220 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-29220 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29220 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gpfm-7rr9-83h4.

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