CVE-2017-8988

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).

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.77% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory hpe.com

Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE Command View Advanced Edition

References

Link	Tags
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03822en_us	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8988?: CVE-2017-8988 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8988?: To fix CVE-2017-8988, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8988 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8988 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8988?: CVE-2017-8988 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE Command View Advanced Edition.

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