CVE-2019-4169

Description

IBM Open Power Firmware OP910 and OP920 could allow access to BMC via IPMI using default OpenBMC password even after BMC password was changed away from the default password. IBM X-Force ID: 158702.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM P9 OpenPOWER
Affected: IBM P9 OpenPower
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10881209 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158702 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4169?
CVE-2019-4169 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4169?
To fix CVE-2019-4169, 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-2019-4169 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4169 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-2019-4169?
CVE-2019-4169 affects IBM P9 OpenPOWER, IBM P9 OpenPower.
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