CVE-2018-9073

CMM Security Vulnerability

Description

Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM) prior to version 2.0.0 utilizes a hardcoded encryption key to protect certain secrets. Possession of the key can allow an attacker that has already compromised the server to decrypt these secrets.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to CMM v 2.0.0 or higher

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-23806 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9073?
CVE-2018-9073 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9073?
To fix CVE-2018-9073: Update to CMM v 2.0.0 or higher
Is CVE-2018-9073 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9073 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9073?
CVE-2018-9073 affects Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM).
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